1. Singapore, Southeast Asia, Indo-pacific Region
2. Date of collection: November 2018
3. Habitat of collection:
Queen found in residential area; lightly forrested
4. Length: Queen ~1cm, minor worker ~5mm, major worker ~7mm
5. Description:
Worker:
light-reddish brown thorax,
darker brown head and abdomen.
Transparent gaster when full with 4 dark bands across abdomen, 1 at the thorax, 2 bands in the middle, 1 at the tip.
Queen:
All black, shiny
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
Shows signs of polymorphism.
No sign of stingers.
Possible use of formic acid.
7. Distinguishing behavior:
Not aggressive
No distiguishing odor
8. Nest description:
Nope
9. Nuptial flight time and date:
Caught queen in November 2018
Spotted queens in March/April 2019
Possible year-round nuptial flight?
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Edited by Yaformicaboi, April 4 2019 - 2:22 AM.
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