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June 5, 2021 Jacksonville FL Gold Solenopsis

Started By RelientUKDr , Jun 5 2021 9:57 AM

Best Answer Aaron567 , June 6 2021 - 3:13 PM

Solenopsis pergandei. The red color in the gaster is normal.

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#1 Offline RelientUKDr - Posted June 5 2021 - 9:57 AM

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Hi all! I found this girl dead, and was wondering if anyone knew why she has the pink spot on her gaster. Is it a parasite? Thanks!

Location (on a map) of collection: Jacksonville, FL
Date of collection: June 5
Color, hue, pattern and texture: gold
Distinguishing characteristics: petiole and post petiole, no mesosomal spines

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#2 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 5 2021 - 10:22 AM

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Solenopsis pergandei i think. Aaron should be able to confirm.
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My journals:

Polyergus Mexicanus: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry175528
Lasius minutus: https://www.formicul...cs/#entry174811
Lasius latipes: https://www.formicul...gs/#entry206449
General acanthomyops journal: https://www.formicul...yops-with-eggs/

#3 Offline Aaron567 - Posted June 6 2021 - 3:13 PM   Best Answer

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Solenopsis pergandei. The red color in the gaster is normal.


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#4 Offline RelientUKDr - Posted June 9 2021 - 4:59 AM

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Solenopsis pergandei. The red color in the gaster is normal.

Cool!  Thanks!


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