Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
To see a diagram of a worker ant illustrating terminology, visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaster_(insect_anatomy)#/media/File:Scheme_ant_worker_anatomy-en.svg
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Discussion
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Hi Trevor, an interesting queen, but not sure about the genus. Cheers.
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Hi Cath, these don't look like Pheidole, but they could be one of several other genera including Doleromyrma and Arnoldius - these small ants are hard to be sure about unless you have them under the microscope. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
10 Apr 2025
@NateKingsford - Hi Nate, I have added Camponotus loweryi but you will have to confirm it as I don't know the ant and it looks like it could be confused with a couple of other species (according to the blurb in AntWiki). Cheers, Jon
Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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