Species 1 - Pheidole dentigula(?)
1. Location of collection: Front driveway, under black light (early morning)
2. Date of collection: 5-14-15
3. Habitat of collection: pine/oak flatwoods w/clearings
4. Length (from head to gaster): 3.5mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Orange
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Abdomen is normally transparent; dark gut spot noticeable
7. Anything else distinctive:
8. Nest description: Never uncovered a nest with alates - they probably nest in soil
Species 2 - Pheidole floridana(?)
1. Location of collection: Driveway, under blacklight (early morning)
2. Date of collection: 5-14-15
3. Habitat of collection: pine/oak flatwoods w/clearings
4. Length (from head to gaster): 3.6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Head/thorax dark orange, abdomen dark/rusty brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive:
8. Nest description: Nests in soil. Numerous small mounds in close proximity.
2. Date of collection: 5-15-15
3. Habitat of collection: pine/oak flatwoods w/clearings
4. Length (from head to gaster): 2.8-3mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: lightish orange
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Anything else distinctive: Smallest Pheidole I've encountered
8. Nest description: Never encountered a nest, must be extremely inconspicuous
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