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[Nathant2131]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Spanish Wells, Bahamas (Small Island)
2. Date of collection: 8/2/17
3. Habitat of collection: under either a coconut or rock, in a patch of coconut trees.
4. Length (from head to gaster): Roughly 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Brownish red gaster, mesosoma, head. Yellow/Orange legs.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Postpetiole absent. Sculptured head.
7. Distinguishing behavior: Nothing distinctive
8. Nest description: N/A

 

 

Edited by Nathant2131, August 2 2017 - 5:24 PM.

[VoidElecent]

I think you're right, Tapinoma litorale. If not, it could be Myrmelachista ramulorum.

[Nathant2131]

I think you're right, Tapinoma litorale. If not, it could be Myrmelachista ramulorum.

Too bad there's not a queen specimen of that species. The workers looks really similar, especially the petiole.

[Jonathan21700]

Looks like Pheidole to me.

[Nathant2131]

Looks like Pheidole to me.

Looks like Pheidole to me.

It looks like the postpetiole is absent.

[Jonathan21700]

It's probably close to the thorax. 

[Nathant2131]

I see. I should have got a side shot. It does look a lot like Pheidole.