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[ArmyAntz]

Sorry I couldn't get better photos, I just need confirmation that these are, or aren't, from the genus Pheidole. 

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[TheMicroPlanet]

Looks like Pheidole to me. I'd wait for a second opinion though.

[VoidElecent]

Yep. If you want a species-level ID, I recommend posting a full thread using the template and including clearer photographs, if possible.

[ArmyAntz]

Thanks. I don't need a specific identification, just the genus because originally I mistook them for something completely different.

[Vendayn]

Maybe I need new glasses, which I actually do. But it looks like Solenopsis (invicta?) to me. Their majors look pretty similar to that.

[TheMicroPlanet]

I think S. invicta majors are a little stockier than this.

[ponerinecat]

Maybe I need new glasses, which I actually do. But it looks like Solenopsis (invicta?) to me. Their majors look pretty similar to that.

Look at the spines on the back, rounded gaster, stockiness, and small size against what appears to be fabric.

[gcsnelling]

I agree, based on these images this is Pheidole. I to see what appear to see spines.

[Vendayn]

Oh I see the spike I think, or like GC said what appears to be spines. Had to closer at my monitor. Maybe more pictures would help a bit, if you can take some more.

[ArmyAntz]

Their behavior is similar to invicta (aggressive, swarming) but they don't sting, only bite, and its barely noticeable. I can't get much better photos.

 

 

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[RushmoreAnts]

Definitely Pheidole.