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[Antdoggy]

1. Location of collection: Miami Florida
2. Date of collection: 5/26
3. Habitat of collection: open grass fields
4. Length (from head to gaster):
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark red and black
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description: didn't see



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[T.C.]

Selenopsis invicta

[Antdoggy]

Selenopsis invicta

are they polynomial? I caught like 6 I want to put togeather

[T.C.]

Selenopsis invicta

are they polynomial? I caught like 6 I want to put togeather

I think selenopsis geminata, are, but not sure about these guys.

Edited by T.C., May 26 2017 - 9:51 AM.

[Antdoggy]

 

 

Selenopsis invicta

are they polynomial? I caught like 6 I want to put togeather

Not sure. I think selenopsis geminata, are, but not sure about these guys.

 

 well I put them together and they seem fine, thanks 

[Aaron567]

Polygyne is the term you're thinking of.

 

Solenopsis invicta has a monogyne variety and a polygyne variety, but even the monogyne variety can be put together (pleometrosis) during founding stages, but queens may be killed (leaving one left) after they get a couple dozen workers.

[Nathant2131]

Polygynous is the correct word.

[T.C.]

Polygyne is the term you're thinking of.
 
Solenopsis invicta has a monogyne variety and a polygyne variety, but even the monogyne variety can be put together (pleometrosis) during founding stages, but queens may be killed (leaving one left) after they get a couple dozen workers.

If he's like me, that was probably his auto correct. So I just let It go.

[Martialis]

 

Selenopsis invicta

are they polynomial? I caught like 6 I want to put togeather

 

 

As in algebra? I'm pretty sure that at least some north american S. invicta can be polygyne. I'd try putting only a couple together at first to be sure.