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Are pogonomyrmex occidentalis small when compared to other Pogonomyrmex


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#1 Offline FloridaFuryFiesta - Posted June 20 2022 - 9:17 AM

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Hey I found some Pogonomyrmex queens and one queen looked similar to the others but was like 3/4 of the sixe. I think she may be occidentalis. I'm not quite sure though.



#2 Offline ColAnt735 - Posted June 20 2022 - 9:19 AM

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Hey I found some Pogonomyrmex queens and one queen looked similar to the others but was like 3/4 of the sixe. I think she may be occidentalis. I'm not quite sure though.

Pogonomyrmex occidentalis isn't found in Florida. You have Pogonomyrmex badius.


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#3 Offline Manitobant - Posted June 20 2022 - 9:19 AM

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since you are in florida, the only species it could be is pogonomyrmex badius.

#4 Offline FloridaFuryFiesta - Posted June 20 2022 - 9:21 AM

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Oh ok I understand thanks






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