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Main differences between Formica Pacifica and F. transmontanis

Started By TennesseeAnts , Nov 27 2017 7:18 PM

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#1 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted November 27 2017 - 7:18 PM

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I would like to know their differences.

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#2 Offline Batspiderfish - Posted November 27 2017 - 7:54 PM

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After a quick search, looks like the easiest way is the hair coverage on the head. Formica pacifica will only have erect hairs on the top of the head (if any), whereas Formica transmontanis will have erect hairs down the sides of the head, almost reaching the "cheeks".

(This is regarding workers, by the way)

Edited by Batspiderfish, November 27 2017 - 7:54 PM.

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