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[Ender Ants]

I originally thought that this species was either Manica, or Myrmica, but after closer inspection I think I am going with Myrmica. This is the first time that I've seen a Myrmica sp. (if it is one), so I would like to know other's opinions on what this could be. 

 

Length: 4mm

Coloration: Abdomen: Solid Black. Thorax: Dark Red/Brown. Head: Dark Brown/Dark Red. Antennae: Light Brown. Legs: Dark Brown/Dark Red]

Location: Nevada

 

[ZllGGY]

definitely myrmica but can't quite narrow the exact species

[Kaelwizard]

I think I caught this species too. I have 4 queens being housed together.

[Major]

Myrmica spp. need to be looked at under a microscope to get a proper ID down to the species. You also need to use the correct ID format. I'm not sure if you are aware, but this is a worker, not a queen.

[Kaelwizard]

Mine died a while ago.

[Jean]

The combination of body shape, striations, and coloring certainly seems to indicate myrmica sp. but a closer shot would help. 

[Major]

The combination of body shape, striations, and coloring certainly seems to indicate myrmica sp. but a closer shot would help.

Everyone knows it's Myrmica sp. The thread is LITTERLY named "Unidentified Myrmica sp." You cannot identify Myrmica down to the sp. (you can do genus) without microscope pics. Also, this thread is pretty old.

[Jean]

Thanks Major for correcting me, I read the post differently since there was a question mark in the original post!