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Jacksonville, FL May 24 2021 - Possible Solenopsis pergandei

Started By RelientUKDr , May 24 2021 10:10 AM

Best Answer Ferox_Formicae , May 24 2021 - 10:32 AM

Looks like Solenopsis pergandei to me. Nice find! This species is gorgeous, and I've only been lucky enough to see them a handful of times, as I don't live in an area where they can typically be found. They tend to stick to sandy habitats in my experience, though I know there are exceptions.

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#1 Offline RelientUKDr - Posted May 24 2021 - 10:10 AM

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IMG_9016.JPG IMG_9017.JPG IMG_9019.JPG IMG_9021.JPG Hi all!  I found this beauty near my pool this morning.  I'm thinking she is a Solenopsis pergandei, but not quite sure.

 

 

  • Date of collection: morning 5/24/2021
  • Habitat of collection: wooded area adjacent to recent development
  • Length (from head to gaster): ~6mm
  • Color, hue, pattern and texture: golden
  • Distinguishing characteristics: petiole and post petiole, no mesonomal spines, club antennae

 

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#2 Offline Ferox_Formicae - Posted May 24 2021 - 10:32 AM   Best Answer

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Looks like Solenopsis pergandei to me. Nice find! This species is gorgeous, and I've only been lucky enough to see them a handful of times, as I don't live in an area where they can typically be found. They tend to stick to sandy habitats in my experience, though I know there are exceptions.


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#3 Offline RelientUKDr - Posted May 24 2021 - 11:20 AM

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So cool!  There is an upland pine scrub (very sandy) nearby where I found her.  Thanks!


#4 Offline yibsi - Posted May 24 2021 - 12:01 PM

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Very beautiful queen, she's absolutely gorgeous!


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    Solenopsis Molesta - 2 queens so far, polygenous set-up

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