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Athens,Greece 9/16 /23

Started By alex-barty , Sep 16 2023 5:43 PM

Best Answer 100lols , September 17 2023 - 6:07 AM

Probably Solenopsis fugax.


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#1 Offline alex-barty - Posted September 16 2023 - 5:43 PM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection:Lagonisi,Attica
2. Date of collection: 9/16/23
3. Habitat of collection: grassy field
4. Length (from head to gaster):0.9cm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark brown, translucent yellow tint gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics: huge butt
7. Distinguishing behavior:slow moving,weak grip on glass
8. Nest description:-

9. Nuptial flight time and date:found at about 5 pm in the shade
Thanks for any help 😃

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#2 Offline That_one_ant_guy - Posted September 16 2023 - 7:29 PM

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Seems to be an extremely elongated Tetramorium of some sorts?

#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 17 2023 - 2:55 AM

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No, it is Solenopsis I think.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#4 Offline 100lols - Posted September 17 2023 - 6:07 AM   Best Answer

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Probably Solenopsis fugax.


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#5 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 17 2023 - 9:51 AM

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Probably Solenopsis fugax.


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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#6 Offline Virginian_ants - Posted September 17 2023 - 10:09 AM

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Me too
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