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Tiny ant ID

Started By Wamdar , May 13 2015 12:35 PM

Best Answer gcsnelling , May 14 2015 - 5:21 PM

Monomorium ergatogyna

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#1 Offline Wamdar - Posted May 13 2015 - 12:35 PM

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1. Location of collection: Simi Valley
2. Date of collection: 5-13
3. Habitat of collection: chaparral, sandy soil
4. Length (from head to gaster): 1-2mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Black
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Very tiny
 

Had a hard time focusing with my phone camera on this one, very small! Followed the trail to a hole in the ground. The velvety tree ants make these almost invisible! 

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#2 Offline Myrmicinae - Posted May 13 2015 - 12:36 PM

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Monomorium minimum group, most likely.


Edited by Myrmicinae, May 13 2015 - 12:37 PM.

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#3 Offline Ants4fun - Posted May 13 2015 - 12:48 PM

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I agree.
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#4 Offline Jonathan21700 - Posted May 14 2015 - 12:32 PM

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I agree.

Ditto.


#5 Offline gcsnelling - Posted May 14 2015 - 5:21 PM   Best Answer

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Monomorium ergatogyna


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#6 Offline Wamdar - Posted May 14 2015 - 7:53 PM

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thanks for the help you guys, and Gordon for the ID!


Edited by Wamdar, May 14 2015 - 7:54 PM.

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