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Ant species in Canada that has soldier ants?

Started By yoman503 , Jul 23 2016 9:50 AM

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#1 Offline yoman503 - Posted July 23 2016 - 9:50 AM

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Hey, I was just wondering if there was any ant species you can find in Canada that has soldier ants?

#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted July 23 2016 - 10:01 AM

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Camponotus is the only genus with distinctly polymorphic workers in your area, to the best of my knowledge. You might find some Pheidole in the south (dimorphic), if you are lucky, but they are less common the farther north you go.

Certain species of Formica, particularly from the rufa group, will have mixes of large and small workers, though these are often considered to be unsuitable for captivity.

Edited by Batspiderfish, July 23 2016 - 10:10 AM.

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