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#1 Offline Skippy42 - Posted June 22 2018 - 11:53 AM

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1. Location (on a map) of collection: Skidmore Tx
2. Date of collection: 6/22/18
3. Habitat of collection: town
4. Length (from head to gaster): 1.5 cm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: reddish
6. Distinguishing characteristics: larger head than other queens I have found.
7. Distinguishing behavior: n/a
8. Nest description: n/a
9. Nuptial flight time and date: n/a

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#2 Offline LC3 - Posted June 22 2018 - 12:28 PM

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Pogonomymex sp., P. barbatus maybe.

#3 Offline Miles - Posted June 22 2018 - 1:04 PM

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Yes, Pogonomyrmex barbatus.


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