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1. Location of collection: north georgia, U.S.

2. Date of collection: 7-24-15

3. Habitat of collection: dead brush near woods

4. Length (from head to gaster): very tiny. about 2/16ths of an inch

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: smooth, shinyish

6. Distinguishing characteristics: very small. multiple queens nesting together.

7. Anything else distinctive: small

 
8. Nest description: compacted dead leaves and wood in some brush near woods. they were nesting inside dead acorn shells and such.

 

note: grabbed about five queens with about ten or so workers, and 3 or 4 eggs.

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[LC3]

I'm pretty sure that's a Monomorium sp. 

Perhaps M. minimum?

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fully claustral?

[Ants4fun]

Monomorium minimum

[Ants4fun]

And yes, fully claustral, but unnecessary information, as they have workers. Unless you are just curious about this species.

Edited by Ants4fun, July 24 2015 - 12:36 PM.

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thank you guys for the id. and yes it is necessary info, as i am new to ants, and i am trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible. 

[LC3]

Always ask questions it's the best way to learn keep on asking them till no one can answer haha

Edited by LC3, July 24 2015 - 2:52 PM.

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oh, i do. lol. ill question a MF to death.