What are the defining features of Myrmecocystus mexicanus? How would someone tell the difference between this species and something like a Camponotus fragilis?
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Currently keeping Tetramorium Immigrans and Camponotus Pennsylvanicus in THA mini hearths. I also have a couple Prenolepis Imparus queens in test tubes.
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Compare their maxillary palps. They're very long in Myrmecocystus. That is one feature that is usually helpful when distinguishing Myrmecocystus.
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