| 5486631 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The posterolateral portion of cephalic dorsum smooth and shining. Used in Antkey to separate the majors of Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens from those of Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana. |
| 5486838 |
little fire ant |
Wasmannia auropunctata |
Mandibles triangular. |
| 5485452 |
ant |
Tetramorium tsushimae |
The propodeal spines are short, weakly developed and more closely resemble teeth or angles than long, well developed spines. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium. |
| 5486801 |
ant |
Tetramorium caldarium |
Anterior clypeal margin lacking median notch. |
| 5486796 |
ant |
Tetramorium caldarium |
The propodeal spines are short, weakly developed and more closely resemble teeth or angles than long, well developed spines. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium. |
| 5486777 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
The eye length is not distinctly greater than length of cephalic hairs at same level on head. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes? from Technomyrmex vitiensis. |
| 5486773 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Propodeum with one pair of hairs. |
| 5486772 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Pronotum with one pair of hairs. |
| 5486767 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Mesonotal hairs absent. |
| 5486770 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Cephalic hairs absent. |
| 5486757 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
The pronotum with two pair of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes and some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex vitiensis and Technomyrmex difficilis. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination. |
| 5486750 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
Eyes relatively large. |
| 5486742 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Mesosoma dorsum lacking erect hairs. |
| 5486741 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Eyes do not break outline of head. |
| 5486735 |
ant |
Strumigenys rogeri |
Mandible with two pre-apical teeth. |
| 5486733 |
ant |
Strumigenys rogeri |
Hairs spatulate. |
| 5486729 |
ant |
Strumigenys membranifera |
Mandibles triangular. |
| 5486727 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Ventral notch absent. |
| 5486725 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Hairs flagellate. |
| 5488064 |
ant |
Strumigenys eggersi |
First gastral segment punctate. |
| 5486299 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
Eyes absent. |
| 5486298 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
The subpetiolar process broad and with a fenestra present. Used in Antkey to separate Prionopelta antillana from Amblyoponinae zwaluwenburgi. |
| 5486695 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
?The anterior margin of the clypeus has two distinct lateral teeth that straddle the midline, but is missing a distinct median tooth between them. Used in Antkey to separate? Solenopsis geminata and Solenopsis xyloni? from Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri. This is arguably the most useful character for separating these species, but it can be difficult to see in some specimens. |
| 5486704 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
The anterior margin of the clypeus has a single median tooth on the midline and a pair of lateral teeth that straddle the midline. Used in Antkey to separate Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri? from Solenopsis geminata and Solenopsis xyloni?. This is arguably the most useful character for separating these species, but it can be difficult to see on some specimens.? |
| 5486699 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
The anterior margin of the clypeus has a single median tooth on the midline and a pair of lateral teeth that straddle the midline. Used in Antkey to separate Solenopsis geminata and Solenopsis xyloni from Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri. This is arguably the most useful character for separating these species, but it can be difficult to see on some specimens. |
| 5486283 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
The subpetiolar process narrow and with a fenestra absent Used in Antkey to separate Amblyopone zwaluwenburgi from Prionopelta antillana. |
| 5486689 |
little yellow ant |
Plagiolepis alluaudi |
Metanotal groove absent. |
| 5486668 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
Head ovoid. |
| 5485578 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
Posterior margin of head strongly convex. |
| 5486666 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
Antennal scrobe very weak, not capable of accommodating entire scape. |
| 5486650 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
Postpetiole swollen relative to petiole. |
| 5485542 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
Carinae approaching posterior head margin. This character state was used by Wilson (2003) to distinguish Pheidole flavens from Pheidole moerens. However, the character is ambiguous and variable, and may have been based upon examination of a limited amount of material. |
| 5485541 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
Antennal scrobe present. Used to distinguish the major worker of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens and Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole obscurithorax. The last species lacks any depression capable of receiving any portion of the antennae. |
| 5486637 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Sculpture between eyes and mandibles longitudinal rugae intersected by transverse rugae. |
| 5486636 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Propodeal spine. |
| 5486635 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Postpetiole not distinctly swollen relative to petiole. |
| 5486629 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Posterior margin of head weakly convex. |
| 5486624 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal scrobe present. Used to distinguish the major worker of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens and Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole obscurithorax. The last species lacks any depression capable of receiving any portion of the antennae. |
| 5486615 |
crazy ant |
Paratrechina longicornis |
Eyes bulging and breaking outline of face. |
| 5486611 |
ant |
Pachycondyla stigma |
Tibia with both a large pectinate spur and a smaller simple spur. |
| 5486600 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
The petiolar node is armed with a apical single, weakly posteriorly projecting spine. Used in Antkey to separate Odontomachus simillimus and Odontomachus ruginodis from Anochetus mayri. |
| 5486601 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Mandibles linear. |
| 5486588 |
ant |
Nylanderia vaga |
Mesopleuron shiny, lacking moderate to abundant pubescence. |
| 5486587 |
ant |
Nylanderia vaga |
Eyes do not break the outline of the face. |
| 5486580 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
Mesopleuron with moderate amount of pubescence. |
| 5485430 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
Dense pubescence not covering mesopleuron. |
| 5486549 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Mesosoma dorsum lacking erect hairs. |
| 5486510 |
ants |
Iridomyrmex anceps |
Anterior clypeal margin with one median and two lateral rounded projections. |
| 5486508 |
ants |
Iridomyrmex anceps |
Mesosoma dorsum with erect hairs. |
| 5486497 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Mandibles with more than seven teeth or denticles. |
| 5486494 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
Tibial with pectinate spur and no simple spur. |
| 5486493 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
Antennal scape does not exceed posterior head margin. |
| 5486492 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
Mandibles triangular. |
| 5485388 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
Eyes at or above midline of head, but never distinctly below. |
| 5485347 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla wroughtonii |
Postpetiole with rounded anterolateral corners. |
| 5485337 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla obscurior |
Postpetiole with angulate anterolateral corners. |
| 5485336 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla obscurior |
Metanotal groove distinctly impressed. |
| 5485313 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi |
Propodeal spines short. |
| 5485312 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi |
Metanotal groove indistinct. |
| 5484846 |
Hawaiian carpenter ant |
Camponotus variegatus |
The propodeum is not angulate and lacks a distinct dorsal and posterior face. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus variegatus, Camponotus atriceps and Camponotus sexguttatus from ?Camponotus rectangularis. |
| 5484820 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
Metanotal groove distinctly impressed. |
| 5483180 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
Gaster lacking tubercles on first segment. Used in Antkey to separate Atta from Acromyrmex. |
| 5487610 |
Leaf Cutting Ant |
Acromyrmex octospinosus |
Gaster with tubercles on first segment. Used in Antkey to separate Acromyrmex from Atta. |
| 5487611 |
Leaf Cutting Ant |
Acromyrmex octospinosus |
The promesonotum is armed with at least three pairs of spines and teeth. Usually the anterior pairs are large and robust, and the posterior pair is smaller. Used in Antkey to separate Acromyrmex from Atta. |
| 5482934 |
black and yellow mud dauber |
Sceliphron caementaria |
|
| 5483189 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
Gaster lacking tubercles on first segment. Used in Antkey to separate Atta from Acromyrmex. |
| 5486840 |
little fire ant |
Wasmannia auropunctata |
Antennal scrobe distinct. |
| 5486839 |
little fire ant |
Wasmannia auropunctata |
Antennal club 2-segmented. |
| 5485445 |
ant |
Vollenhovia emeryi |
Large subpetiolar process present. |
| 5485446 |
ant |
Vollenhovia emeryi |
Petiole lacking peduncle. |
| 5485448 |
ant |
Vollenhovia emeryi |
|
| 5485456 |
ant |
Tetramorium tsushimae |
Scale bar is 0.2 mm long. |
| 5488086 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
|
| 5488085 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Scale bar is 0.5 mm long. |
| 5485451 |
ant |
Tetramorium tsushimae |
Cephalic dorsum primarily sculptured with subparallel longitudinal rugae that are not intersected by sections of shorter latitudinal rugae. Used in Antkey to separate Tetramorium caespitum_cf and Tetramorium tsushimae from all other Tetramorium species. |
| 5486835 |
ant |
Tetramorium tonganum |
Petiolar node evenly rounded. |
| 5486832 |
ant |
Tetramorium tonganum |
The petiolar node is evenly rounded, with the anterior and posterior faces both approximating similar curves. Used in Antkey to separate Tetramorium tonganum and Tetramorium lanuginosum from all other Tetramorium. |
| 5486833 |
ant |
Tetramorium tonganum |
Antennal insertion surrounded by a raised sharp ridge. |
| 5486834 |
ant |
Tetramorium tonganum |
Propodeal spines of moderate length. |
| 5486831 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Tetramorium simillimum workers at peanut butter bait. Lautoka, Fiji, 1-27-2008. |
| 5486829 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Antennal scrobe more distinct. |
| 5486830 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Tetramorium simillimum worker at peanut butter bait. Suva, Fiji, 1-24-2008. |
| 5486828 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Clypeus lacking median notch. |
| 5486823 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Face. |
| 5486821 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
The posterior margin of the head is generally flat and lacks a median impression. Used in Antkey to separate Tetramorium simillimum from Tetramorium caldarium. This character is based on examination of limited material, however, and requires further study before its usefulness can be verified. |
| 5486822 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
The propodeum spines are short, weakly developed and more closely resemble teeth or angles than long, well developed spines. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium. |
| 5486818 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Cephalic dorsum with short lateral rugae intersecting longer longitudinal rugae. Used in Antkey to separate all other Tetramorium species from Tetramorium caespitum_cf and Tetramorium tsushimae. |
| 5486816 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Tetramorium simillimum workers and pupae in excavated nest.Suva, Fiji, 1-24-2008. |
| 5486814 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Propodeal spines short. |
| 5486815 |
ant |
Tetramorium simillimum |
Tetramorium simillimum workers at peanut butter bait. Lautoka, Fiji, 1-27-2008. Units in mm. |
| 5486813 |
ant |
Tetramorium lanuginosum |
Tetramorium lanuginosum workers at peanut butter bait. Suva, Fiji, 1-24-2008. Units in mm. |
| 5486811 |
ant |
Tetramorium lanuginosum |
The petiolar node is evenly rounded, with the anterior and posterior faces both approximating similar curves. Used in Antkey to separate Tetramorium tonganum and Tetramorium lanuginosum from all other Tetramorium. |
| 5486805 |
ant |
Tetramorium insolens |
Cephalic dorsum with short lateral rugae intersecting longer longitudinal rugae. Used in Antkey to separate all other Tetramorium species from Tetramorium caespitum_cf and Tetramorium tsushimae. |
| 5486806 |
ant |
Tetramorium insolens |
The propodeal spines are well developed, long and spinose. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium. |
| 5486804 |
ant |
Tetramorium caldarium |
Cephalic dorsum with short lateral rugae intersecting longer longitudinal rugae. Used in Antkey to separate all other Tetramorium species from Tetramorium caespitum_cf and Tetramorium tsushimae. |
| 5486802 |
ant |
Tetramorium caldarium |
Propodeal teeth short. |
| 5486795 |
ant |
Tetramorium caldarium |
The posterior margin of the head is weakly impressed medially. Used in Antkey to separate Tetramorium caldarium from Tetramorium simillimum. This character is based on examination of limited material, however, and requires further study before its usefulness can be verified. |
| 5486792 |
ant |
Tetramorium caldarium |
Face. |
| 5486791 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Antennal insertion surrounded by a raised sharp ridge. |
| 5486789 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Cephalic dorsum with short lateral rugae intersecting longer longitudinal rugae. Used in Antkey to separate all other Tetramorium species from Tetramorium caespitum_cf and Tetramorium tsushimae. |
| 5486790 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
The propodeal spines are well developed, long and spinose. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium. |
| 5486787 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Petiolar node and peduncle. |
| 5486788 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Petiolar node square-shaped. |
| 5486785 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Antennal scrobe present. |
| 5486786 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Anterior clypeal margin with median notch. |
| 5486782 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Frontal lobes relatively far apart so that the posteromedian portion of the clypeus, where it projects between the frontal lobes, is much broader than one of the lobes. |
| 5486781 |
tramp ant |
Tetramorium bicarinatum |
Cephalic dorsum with short lateral rugae intersecting longer longitudinal rugae. |
| 5485472 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Scale bar is 0.5 mm long. |
| 5485471 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Scale bar is 0.2 mm long. |
| 5485458 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Scale bar is 0.2 mm long. |
| 5485469 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5485470 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Scale bar 0.5 mm long. |
| 5486779 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
The pronotum with one pair of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis, Technomyrmex vitiensis, and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination. |
| 5486778 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
The mesonotum lacking any erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes and Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes. The erect hairs of Technomyrmex specimens can often be rubbed off prior to examination, so caution should be exercised when using this character for identification. |
| 5486776 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Propodeum with dorsal surface distinctly shorter than posterior face. |
| 5486774 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Antennal socket to clypeal margin distinctly less than minimum scape width. |
| 5486775 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Gaster with five dorsal plates. |
| 5486771 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
Eyes. |
| 5486768 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
The propodeal declivity has a single pair of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes. |
| 5486769 |
ant |
Technomyrmex vitiensis |
The tarsus of the hind leg (metatarsus) is pale in color and contrasts sharply with the darker brown hind tibia and femur. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex pallipes. |
| 5486759 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
The tarsus of the hind leg (metatarsus) is pale in color and contrasts sharply with the darker brown hind tibia and femur. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex pallipes. |
| 5485462 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The cephalic dorsum with two pairs of short and stubby hairs posterior to eye. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis. |
| 5485468 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The propodeal declivity has three pairs of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis. Technomyrmex pallipes has 2-3 hairs on the propodeum. |
| 5485467 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The propodeal declivity has two pairs of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex vitiensis. Technomyrmex pallipes has 2-3 hairs on the propodeum. |
| 5485466 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The pronotum with three pairs of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination. |
| 5485464 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The pronotum with one pair of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis, Technomyrmex vitiensis, and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination. |
| 5485463 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The mesonotum with one pair of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes and Technomyrmex vitiensis. The erect hairs of Technomyrmex specimens can often be rubbed off prior to examination, so caution should be exercised when using this character for identification. |
| 5485460 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
The hind leg (metatarsus) is more or less uniform brown in color, and the tarsus is not distinctly lighter than the tibia and femur. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis. |
| 5485461 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Tarsus of hind leg not distinctly lighter than femur of hind leg. |
| 5485459 |
ant |
Technomyrmex pallipes |
Propodeum with 3 pairs of hairs. |
| 5486764 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
Cephalic hairs. |
| 5486765 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
Eyes. |
| 5486766 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
Mesonotum hairs. |
| 5486762 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
The propodeal declivity has two pairs of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex vitiensis. Technomyrmex pallipes has 2-3 hairs on the propodeum. |
| 5486763 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
The tarsus of the hind leg (metatarsus) is pale in color and contrasts sharply with the darker brown hind tibia and femur. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex pallipes. |
| 5486761 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
The pronotum with one pair of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis, Technomyrmex vitiensis, and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination. |
| 5486760 |
ant |
Technomyrmex difficilis |
The mesonotum with one pair of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes and Technomyrmex vitiensis. The erect hairs of Technomyrmex specimens can often be rubbed off prior to examination, so caution should be exercised when using this character for identification. |
| 5486758 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
The propodeal declivity has two pairs of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex vitiensis. Technomyrmex pallipes has 2-3 hairs on the propodeum. |
| 5486756 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
The mesonotum lacking any erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes and Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes. The erect hairs of Technomyrmex specimens can often be rubbed off prior to examination, so caution should be exercised when using this character for identification. |
| 5486754 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
The eye length is distinctly greater than length of cephalic hairs at same level on head. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex albipes. |
| 5486755 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
Scale bar 0.5 mm long. |
| 5486752 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
Propodeum hairs. |
| 5486753 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
Tarsus of hind leg distinctly lighter than femur of hind leg. |
| 5486751 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
Mesosoma dorsum. |
| 5486749 |
white-footed ant |
Technomyrmex albipes |
Pronotal hair. |
| 5486747 |
odorous house ant |
Tapinoma sessile |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5486748 |
odorous house ant |
Tapinoma sessile |
Scale bar 0.5 mm long. |
| 5486746 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Head distinctly darker than body and appendages. |
| 5486743 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Metanotal groove. |
| 5486744 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Gaster with four dorsal plates. |
| 5486740 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Gaster armed with ventral slit. |
| 5486739 |
ghost ant |
Tapinoma melanocephalum |
Head distinctly darker than body and appendages. |
| 5485476 |
ant |
Strumigenys silvestrii |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5488082 |
ant |
Strumigenys margaritae |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5488083 |
ant |
Strumigenys margaritae |
|
| 5486324 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5486315 |
ant |
Strumigenys lanuginosa |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5486316 |
ant |
Strumigenys lanuginosa |
Scale bar 0.5 mm long. |
| 5488078 |
ant |
Strumigenys hexamera |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5488073 |
ant |
Strumigenys gundlachi |
Scale bar 0.2 mm long. |
| 5488066 |
ant |
Strumigenys emmae |
|
| 5486310 |
ant |
Strumigenys emmae |
|
| 5486307 |
ant |
Strumigenys emmae |
|
| 5486308 |
ant |
Strumigenys emmae |
|
| 5485474 |
ant |
Strumigenys silvestrii |
Petiole lacking distinct spongiform. |
| 5485473 |
ant |
Strumigenys silvestrii |
The ventral margin of the head is entire and lacks a distinct notch just anterior to the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi, Strumigenys lanuginosa, Strumigenys lewisi and Strumigenys silvestrii from Strumigenys rogeri. |
| 5486738 |
ant |
Strumigenys rogeri |
The ventral margin of the head is marked by a distinct notch just anterior to the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys rogeri from Strumigenys godeffroyi, Strumigenys lanuginosa, Strumigenys lewisi and Strumigenys silvestrii. |
| 5486736 |
ant |
Strumigenys rogeri |
Spongiform attached to at least some portion of waist. |
| 5486734 |
ant |
Strumigenys rogeri |
Mandibles. |
| 5486731 |
ant |
Strumigenys membranifera |
Mandibles triangular. |
| 5486732 |
ant |
Strumigenys membranifera |
Postpetiole with distinct spongiform. |
| 5486730 |
ant |
Strumigenys membranifera |
Mandibles triangular. |
| 5486728 |
ant |
Strumigenys membranifera |
The postpetiole with distinct spongiform. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys gundlachi, Strumigenys hexamera and Strumigenys membranifera from other Strumigenys species with denticles on their mandibles (as opposed to apical forks). |
| 5488081 |
ant |
Strumigenys margaritae |
Postpetiole lacking spongiform, or at most with inconspicuous spongiform. |
| 5488080 |
ant |
Strumigenys margaritae |
The postpetiole lacking distinct spongiform. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys eggersi and Strumigenys margaritae from other Strumigenys species. |
| 5486321 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
Mandibles evenly curved, lacking abrupt attenuation near insertion of preapical tooth. |
| 5486322 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
Mesosoma lacking dense pelt of short hairs on dorsal surface. |
| 5486319 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
The dorsum of the mesosoma lacking a dense pelt of short, semierect hairs. If there are any hairs other than the long flexuous ones, they are very sparse. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys lewisi from Strumigenys godeffroyi. |
| 5486320 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
Eye on lower margin of scrobe. |
| 5486318 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
The mandibles are evenly curved, lacking abrupt attenuation near insertion of preapical tooth. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi and Strumigenys lewisi from Strumigenys lanuginosa. |
| 5486313 |
ant |
Strumigenys lanuginosa |
The ventral margin of the head is entire and lacks a distinct notch just anterior to the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi, Strumigenys lanuginosa, Strumigenys lewisi and Strumigenys silvestrii from Strumigenys rogeri. |
| 5486317 |
ant |
Strumigenys lewisi |
The ventral margin of the head is entire and lacks a distinct notch just anterior to the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi, Strumigenys lanuginosa, Strumigenys lewisi and Strumigenys silvestrii from Strumigenys rogeri. |
| 5486312 |
ant |
Strumigenys lanuginosa |
Mandibles very straight with an abrupt attenuation near insertion of preapical tooth. |
| 5486311 |
ant |
Strumigenys lanuginosa |
The mandibles are very straight with an abrupt attenuation near insertion of preapical tooth. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys lanuginosa from Strumigenys godeffroyi and Strumigenys lewisi. |
| 5488076 |
ant |
Strumigenys hexamera |
The postpetiole with distinct spongiform. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys gundlachi, Strumigenys hexamera and Strumigenys membranifera from other Strumigenys species with denticles on their mandibles (as opposed to apical forks). |
| 5488077 |
ant |
Strumigenys hexamera |
Face covered by appressed circular hairs. |
| 5488075 |
ant |
Strumigenys hexamera |
The cephalic dorsum is covered by highly modified, flattened, appressed, circular hairs. In Antkey, unique to Strumigenys hexamera. |
| 5488071 |
ant |
Strumigenys gundlachi |
Mandibles armed with denticles. |
| 5488070 |
ant |
Strumigenys gundlachi |
First gastral segment smooth. |
| 5488068 |
ant |
Strumigenys gundlachi |
The first gastral segment is smooth and lacking punctation over its entire surface. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys gundlachi from Strumigenys eggersi. |
| 5488069 |
ant |
Strumigenys gundlachi |
The postpetiole with distinct spongiform. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys gundlachi, Strumigenys hexamera and Strumigenys membranifera from other Strumigenys species with denticles on their mandibles (as opposed to apical forks). |
| 5488067 |
ant |
Strumigenys gundlachi |
Mandibles linear. |
| 5486726 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Mandibular teeth. |
| 5486724 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
The dorsum of the mesosoma has a dense pelt of short, semierect hairs distinct from the very long flexuous hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi from Strumigenys lewisi. |
| 5486722 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
The ventral margin of the head is entire and lacks a distinct notch just anterior to the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi, Strumigenys lanuginosa, Strumigenys lewisi and Strumigenys silvestrii from Strumigenys rogeri. |
| 5486723 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
The mandibles are evenly curved, lacking abrupt attenuation near insertion of preapical tooth. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys godeffroyi and Strumigenys lewisi from Strumigenys lanuginosa. |
| 5486720 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Mesosoma with dense pelt of short hairs on dorsal surface. |
| 5486721 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Petiole with distinct spongiform. |
| 5486718 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Mandibles linear. |
| 5486719 |
ant |
Strumigenys godeffroyi |
Mandibles armed with apical fork. |
| 5488061 |
ant |
Strumigenys eggersi |
Scale bar 0.2mm long. |
| 5488065 |
ant |
Strumigenys eggersi |
The first gastral segment is entirely punctate. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys eggersi from Strumigenys gundlachi. |
| 5488063 |
ant |
Strumigenys eggersi |
The postpetiole lacking distinct spongiform. Used in Antkey to separate Strumigenys eggersi and Strumigenys margaritae from other Strumigenys species. |
| 5486306 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
|
| 5486303 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
|
| 5486301 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
Subpetiolar process narrow and with fenestra absent. |
| 5486300 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
Mandibles long and linear with seven teeth (one apical, one sub-apical, and five basal). |
| 5486297 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
The mandible long and linear with seven teeth (one apical, one sub-apical, and five basal). Used in Antkey to separate Amblyopone zwaluwenburgi from Prionopelta species. |
| 5486296 |
ant |
Stigmatomma zwaluwenburgi |
There are no pigmented ommatidia visible on the head. If a facet is visible, it not distinctly pigmented. Used in Antkey to separate Amblyopone zwaluwenburgi, Prionopelta antillana, Cerapachys biroi and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from all other species. |
| 5486717 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
Scale bar 0.5mm long. |
| 5486714 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
|
| 5486715 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
Scale bar 1mm long. |
| 5486716 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
|
| 5488058 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
|
| 5488059 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Scale bar 0.5mm long. |
| 5488057 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Scale bar 2mm long. |
| 5486712 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
The anterior margin of the clypeus has a single median tooth on the midline and a pair of lateral teeth that straddle the midline. Used in Antkey to separate from Solenopsis geminata and Solenopsis xyloni from Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri. This is arguably the most useful character for separating these species, but it can be difficult to see on some specimens. |
| 5486713 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
The subpetiolar process is well developed as a flange or lobe. The process is located at the far anterior end of the petiole and maybe be difficult to see on most specimens. Used in Antkey to separate Solenopsis xyloni from Solenopsis geminata. |
| 5486711 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
Subpetiolar process well developed as a flange or lobe. |
| 5486709 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
|
| 5486710 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
Scale bar is 1mm long. |
| 5486707 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
|
| 5486702 |
ant |
Solenopsis papuana |
Eye small (1-3 facets). |
| 5486703 |
ant |
Solenopsis papuana |
Antennal club 2-segmented. |
| 5486701 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
Waist with two segments. |
| 5486700 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
Median tooth present on anterior clypeal margin. |
| 5486698 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Antennal club 2-segmented. |
| 5486696 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Clypeal anterior margin lacking median tooth. |
| 5486697 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Antennal scrobe absent. |
| 5486693 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Petiole with a distinct and upright node. |
| 5486694 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Subpetiolar process weakly developed or absent. |
| 5486692 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
The subpetiolar process is weak to absent, never as a well developed flange or lobe. If a process is present, it is located at the far anterior end of the petiole and maybe be difficult to see on most specimens. Used in Antkey to separate Solenopsis geminata from Solenopsis xyloni. |
| 5486691 |
fire ant |
Solenopsis geminata |
Eye moderately sized (greater than 3 facets). |
| 5486291 |
ant |
Pseudomyrmex gracilis |
Eye size unusually large (about half head length). |
| 5486292 |
ant |
Pseudomyrmex gracilis |
Waist with two segments. |
| 5486294 |
ant |
Pseudomyrmex gracilis |
|
| 5486289 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
|
| 5486288 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
There are no pigmented ommatidia visible on the head. If a facet is visible, it not distinctly pigmented. Used in Antkey to separate Amblyopone zwaluwenburgi, Prionopelta antillana, Cerapachys biroi and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from all other species. |
| 5486286 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
Petiole broadly attached to gaster and lacking a posterior face. |
| 5486287 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
Subpetiolar process broad and with fenestra present. |
| 5486284 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
Anterior margin of clypeus armed with a row of small denticles. |
| 5486285 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
Mandibles tridentate. |
| 5486282 |
ant |
Prionopelta antillana |
Mandibles tridentate. |
| 5486280 |
ant |
Ponera swezeyi |
|
| 5486278 |
ant |
Ponera swezeyi |
Subpetiolar process with fenestra. |
| 5486275 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
|
| 5486276 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
|
| 5486277 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
|
| 5486270 |
ant |
Plagiolepis exigua |
|
| 5486273 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
Antennal scapes long, exceeding the posterior head margin by a distance greater than half the eye length. |
| 5486274 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
Posterior head margin weakly concave. |
| 5486271 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
Antennal scapes exceed posterior head margin by a distance greater than half eye length. Separates Plagiolepis alluaudi and Plagiolepis pygmae from Plagiolepis exigua. |
| 5486272 |
ant |
Plagiolepis pygmaea |
The posterior margin of the head is distinctly convex. Used in Antkey to separate Plagiolepis alluaudi and Plagiolepis pygmaea from Plagiolepis exigua. |
| 5486267 |
ant |
Plagiolepis exigua |
The posterior margin of the head weakly concave to flat, but never strongly convex. Used in Antkey to separate Plagiolepis exigua from Plagiolepis alluaudi and Plagiolepis pygmaea. |
| 5486268 |
ant |
Plagiolepis exigua |
Antennal scapes short, not exceeding the posterior head margin by a distance greater than half the eye length. |
| 5486266 |
ant |
Plagiolepis exigua |
Antennal scapes do not exceed posterior head margin by a distance greater than half eye length. Separates Plagiolepis exigua from Plagiolepis alluaudi and Plagiolepis pygmae. |
| 5486690 |
little yellow ant |
Plagiolepis alluaudi |
Posterior head margin strongly convex. |
| 5486688 |
little yellow ant |
Plagiolepis alluaudi |
Frontal lobes. |
| 5486686 |
little yellow ant |
Plagiolepis alluaudi |
Antennal scapes exceed posterior head margin by a distance greater than half eye length. Separates Plagiolepis alluaudi and Plagiolepis pygmae from Plagiolepis exigua. |
| 5486687 |
little yellow ant |
Plagiolepis alluaudi |
The posterior margin of the head is distinctly convex. Used in Antkey to separate Plagiolepis alluaudi and Plagiolepis pygmaea from Plagiolepis exigua. |
| 5486684 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
|
| 5486680 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
|
| 5486681 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
|
| 5486683 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
|
| 5485609 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
|
| 5485604 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
|
| 5485606 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
|
| 5485607 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
|
| 5485608 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
|
| 5485602 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
|
| 5485593 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485594 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485595 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485587 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485588 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485589 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485590 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485591 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485592 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
|
| 5485572 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
|
| 5485576 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
|
| 5485568 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
|
| 5485569 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
|
| 5485570 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
|
| 5485550 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
|
| 5485551 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
|
| 5485552 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
|
| 5485548 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
|
| 5485549 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
|
| 5485539 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
|
| 5485535 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
|
| 5485536 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
|
| 5485537 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
|
| 5485538 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
|
| 5485525 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
|
| 5485526 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
|
| 5485523 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
|
| 5485524 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
|
| 5486679 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
The posterolateral lobes distinctly rugose and the lack of a punctate ground sculpture gives the head a shiny appearance. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens, Pheidole obscurior and Pheidole teneriffana from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5486677 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
The head length is approximately equal to the head with. Used in Antkey to separate the major worker of Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole fervens. |
| 5486676 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
The head is subquadrate, weakly longer than wide, and with a more flat posterior margin. Used in Antkey to separate the minor worker of Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole fervens and Pheidole obscurithorax |
| 5486675 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
Posterolateral lobes with longitudinal carinae only occasionally being intersected by much shorter transverse carinae to form a patches of rugoreticulation. This character, combined with the presence of antennal scrobes, is used to separate the major worker of Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole obscurithorax (which has a much denser network of rugoreticulum). |
| 5486674 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
Used to distinguish the major worker of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens and Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole obscurithorax. The last species lacks any depression capable of receiving any portion of the antennae. |
| 5486673 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
The postpetiole of the major and minor worker is not distinctly larger in volume than the petiole. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole fervens, Pheidole obscurithorax and Pheidole teneriffana from Pheidole megacephala. |
| 5486670 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
The promesonotal profile is composed of two, not one, distinct convexities. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana from Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens. |
| 5486671 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
Head shape square. |
| 5486672 |
ant |
Pheidole teneriffana |
Posterior margin of head flat. |
| 5485601 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
Head bicolored with the yellowish posterior two-thirds contrasting with the darker brown anterior third and rest of body. |
| 5485600 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
The posterolateral lobes with a distinct punctate ground sculpture, giving the head a dull appearance, and also lacking rugae. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5485599 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
The posterior margin of the head generally convex and narrow before arching towards the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole punctatissima from Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole anastasii. |
| 5485598 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
The head is bicolored with the yellowish posterior two-thirds contrasting with the darker brown anterior third and rest of body. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole punctatissima from Pheidole anastasii and Pheidole bilimeki. |
| 5485597 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
The hairs on the mesosoma are stout and stiff, arranged in pairs. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens. |
| 5485586 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
Petiole and postpetiole strongly sculptured laterally. |
| 5485596 |
ant |
Pheidole punctatissima |
Posterior head margin relatively narrow and rounded. |
| 5485584 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
Abundant amount of reticulated rugae above eye level. |
| 5485585 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
Antennal scrobe absent, no depression capable of receiving antennal scapes visible. |
| 5485583 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
The posterolateral lobes distinctly rugose and the lack of a punctate ground sculpture gives the head a shiny appearance. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens, Pheidole obscurior and Pheidole teneriffana from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5485580 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
Posterolateral lobes with longitudinal carinae frequently being intersected and interrupted by transverse carinae to form a dense mesh of rugoreticulation. This character, combined with the absence of antennal scrobes, is used to separate the major worker of Pheidole obscurithorax from that of Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana. |
| 5485581 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
The petiole and postpetiole are covered on all surfaces by a punctate ground sculpture, giving them dull appearances. Used in Antkey to separate the minor worker of Pheidole obsurithorax from that of Pheidole fervens. |
| 5485582 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
The posterior margin of the head is strongly convex and arching strongly towards the eyes. Used in Antkey to separate the minor worker of Pheidole obscurithorax from Pheidole teneriffana (flat margin) and Pheidole fervens (weakly convex). |
| 5485579 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
Used to distinguish the major worker of Pheidole obscurithorax from that of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens and Pheidole teneriffana. The first species lacks any depression capable of receiving any portion of the antennae. |
| 5485577 |
ant |
Pheidole obscurithorax |
The postpetiole of the major and minor worker is not distinctly larger in volume than the petiole. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole fervens, Pheidole obscurithorax and Pheidole teneriffana from Pheidole megacephala. |
| 5485566 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Antennal scrobe weakly to moderately impressed, but some depression capable of receiving antennal scapes clearly visible. |
| 5485567 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Cephalic carinae terminating well before posterior head margin. |
| 5485565 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
The promesonotum is composed of one, not two, distinct convexities. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens from Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana. |
| 5485563 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
The posterolateral lobes distinctly rugose and the lack of a punctate ground sculpture gives the head a shiny appearance. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens, Pheidole obscurior and Pheidole teneriffana from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5485562 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
The hairs on the mesosoma are fine and flexuous, not arranged in pairs. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens from Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima. |
| 5485561 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
This character state was used by Wilson (2003) to distinguish Pheidole moerens from Pheidole flavens. However, the character is ambiguous and variable, and may have been based upon examination of a limited amount of material. |
| 5485560 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Used to distinguish the major worker of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens and Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole obscurithorax. The last species lacks any depression capable of receiving any portion of the antennae. |
| 5485559 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Posterolateral portion of cephalic dorsum smooth and shining. |
| 5485557 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Posterior third of cephalic dorsum sculptured. |
| 5485558 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Posterolateral lobes with distinct rugae. |
| 5485556 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Head punctate. |
| 5485554 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Frontal lobes relatively close together so that the posteromedian portion of the clypeus, where it projects between the frontal lobes, is at most only slightly broader than one of the lobes. |
| 5485555 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Hairs on mesosoma fine and flexuous, not arranged in pairs?. |
| 5485553 |
ant |
Pheidole moerens |
Promesonotum composed of one distinct convexity. |
| 5486667 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
Posterolateral lobes. |
| 5486665 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
Antennal scapes. |
| 5486663 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
The posterior third of cephalic dorsum smooth and shining with at most a few short interrupted carinae. Used in Antkey to separate major workers of Pheidole megacephala from those of other Pheidole species. |
| 5486664 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
Antennal scape. |
| 5486653 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
The head of the soldier is somewhat heart-shaped with the evenly rounded posterolateral lobes bulging laterally and the head attenuating anteriorly. Used in Antkey to separate majors of Pheidole megacephala from other majors of other Pheidole. |
| 5486652 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
The postpetiole of the major and minor worker is distinctly larger in volume than the petiole. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole megacephala from other species of Pheidole. |
| 5486651 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole megacephala |
Posterior third of cephalic dorsum lacking sculpture. |
| 5485546 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
The promesonotum is composed of one, not two, distinct convexities. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens from Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana. |
| 5485544 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
The posterolateral lobes distinctly rugose and the lack of a punctate ground sculpture gives the head a shiny appearance. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens, Pheidole obscurior and Pheidole teneriffana from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5485543 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
The hairs on the mesosoma are fine and flexuous, not arranged in pairs. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens from Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima. |
| 5485540 |
ant |
Pheidole flavens |
Cephalic carinae approaching posterior head margin. |
| 5486648 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Waist with two segments. |
| 5486649 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal club 3-segmented. |
| 5486646 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal scrobe present. |
| 5486647 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal scrobe present. |
| 5486645 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The postpetiole of the major and minor worker is not distinctly larger in volume than the petiole. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole fervens, Pheidole obscurithorax and Pheidole teneriffana from Pheidole megacephala. |
| 5486644 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Promesonotum composed of two distinct convexities. |
| 5486642 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Head subquadrate. |
| 5486643 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Lateral portions of petiole and postpetiole weakly sculptured to lacking sculpture. |
| 5486641 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Head smooth and shining. |
| 5486639 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Head shape rectangular. |
| 5486640 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Posterolateral portion of cephalic dorsum sculptured. |
| 5486638 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Head ovoid. |
| 5486633 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal scrobe. |
| 5486634 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Posterolateral lobes. |
| 5486632 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The promesonotal profile is composed of two, not one, distinct convexities. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana from Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens. |
| 5486630 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The posterolateral lobes distinctly rugose and the lack of a punctate ground sculpture gives the head a shiny appearance. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole fervens, Pheidole flavens, Pheidole moerens, Pheidole obscurior and Pheidole teneriffana from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5486628 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The posterior margin of the head weakly convex. Used in Antkey to separate the minor worker of Pheidole fervens from Pheidole obscurithorax (strongly convex) and Pheidole teneriffana (flat). |
| 5486627 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The lateral portions of petiole and postpetiole are weakly sculptured to lacking sculpture, giving them a shiny appearance. Used in Antkey to separate the minor worker of Pheidole fervens from that of Pheidole obscurithorax. |
| 5486626 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
The head length is weakly longer than head width. Used in Antkey to separate majors of Pheidole fervens from those of Pheidole teneriffana. |
| 5486625 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Posterolateral lobes with longitudinal carinae only occasionally being intersected by much shorter transverse carinae to form a patches of rugoreticulation. This character, combined with the presence of antennal scrobes, is used to separate the major worker of Pheidole fervens and Pheidole teneriffana from that of Pheidole obscurithorax (which has a much denser network of rugoreticulum). |
| 5486623 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Waist with two segments. |
| 5486621 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal scrobe absent. |
| 5486622 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Slope of mesosoma steep. |
| 5486620 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Head width. |
| 5486618 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Moderate amount of reticulated rugae above eye level. |
| 5486619 |
bigheaded ant |
Pheidole fervens |
Antennal scapes distinctly longer than head width. |
| 5485530 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
The head is uniform in color, not contrasting sharply with rest of body. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole anastasii and Pheidole bilimeki from Pheidole punctatissima. |
| 5485531 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
The posterior margin of the head generally flat and broad before arching towards eyes. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole bilimeki from Pheidole anastasii and Pheidole. |
| 5485532 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
The posterolateral lobes with a distinct punctate ground sculpture, giving the head a dull appearance, and also lacking rugae. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5485533 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
Hairs on mesosoma stout and stiff, arranged in pairs. |
| 5485527 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
Posterior margin of head relatively broad and flat. |
| 5485528 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
The posterolateral lobes with a distinct punctate ground sculpture, giving the head a dull appearance, and also lacking rugae. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5485529 |
ant |
Pheidole bilimeki |
The hairs on the mesosoma are stout and stiff, arranged in pairs. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens.? |
| 5485520 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
The hairs on the mesosoma are stout and stiff, arranged in pairs. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from Pheidole flavens and Pheidole moerens. |
| 5485521 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
The head is uniform in color, not contrasting sharply with rest of body. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole anastasii and Pheidole bilimeki from Pheidole punctatissima. |
| 5485522 |
ant |
Pheidole anastasii |
The posterolateral lobes with a distinct punctate ground sculpture, giving the head a dull appearance, and also lacking rugae. Used in Antkey to separate the major workers of Pheidole anastasii, Pheidole bilimeki and Pheidole punctatissima from those of all other Pheidole species. |
| 5486616 |
crazy ant |
Paratrechina longicornis |
Long thick hairs arranged in pairs on head. |
| 5486617 |
crazy ant |
Paratrechina longicornis |
Gaster armed with acidopore. |
| 5486612 |
ant |
Pachycondyla stigma |
Eye size (number of facets) equal to or less than 5. |
| 5486613 |
ant |
Pachycondyla stigma |
Frontal lobes broad. |
| 5486606 |
ant |
Pachycondyla stigma |
Mandibles with five teeth. |
| 5486607 |
ant |
Pachycondyla stigma |
Frontal lobes relatively broad. |
| 5486610 |
ant |
Pachycondyla stigma |
Mandibles. |
| 5485513 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
The mandibles with seven teeth and denticles. Used in Antkey to separate Pachycondyla chinensis from Pachycondyla stigma and Hypoponera species. |
| 5485514 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
Eyes distinctly below midline of head. |
| 5485515 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
Mandibles with seven teeth. |
| 5485516 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
Waist with one segment. |
| 5486602 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Distinct constriction lacking between abdominal segments 3+4. |
| 5486603 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Mandibles inserted towards the middle of the anterior head margin. |
| 5486604 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Mandibles with apical fork. |
| 5486605 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Petiolar node armed with single apical spine. |
| 5486597 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Posterior margin of head interrupted by median groove. |
| 5486598 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Gaster armed with sting. |
| 5486599 |
ant |
Odontomachus simillimus |
Head finely striate. |
| 5485509 |
ant |
Odontomachus ruginodis |
Head finely striate. |
| 5485510 |
ant |
Odontomachus ruginodis |
Mandible shape linear. |
| 5486591 |
ant |
Ochetellus glaber |
The propodeum forms a posteriorly projecting protrusion (a) which causes the propodeal declivity (b) to be concave. Used in Antkey to separate species in the Ochetellus glaber complex from various species of dolichoderines and formicines. |
| 5486592 |
ant |
Ochetellus glaber |
Propodeum shape. |
| 5486593 |
ant |
Ochetellus glaber |
Dorsum of lacking deep and broad concavity. |
| 5486594 |
ant |
Ochetellus glaber |
Propodeum and petiolar node armed with pairs of short teeth. |
| 5486590 |
ant |
Nylanderia vaga |
Gaster with acidopore. |
| 5485505 |
ant |
Nylanderia vividula |
The posteromedian portion of the head has only sparse pubescence, such that the space between hairs is often much greater than the length of the hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia terricola and Nylanderia vividula from Nylanderia flavipes. |
| 5485506 |
ant |
Nylanderia vividula |
Posteromedian portion of head sparsely covered in pubescence. |
| 5486589 |
ant |
Nylanderia vaga |
Antennal scapes with more than ten erect hairs. |
| 5488054 |
ant |
Nylanderia fulva |
Gaster with dense pubescence. |
| 5485498 |
ant |
Nylanderia steinheili |
The middle and hind coxae are pale white, contrasting with dark mesosoma. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia steinheili from Nylanderia bourbonica and Nylanderia fulva. |
| 5485499 |
ant |
Nylanderia steinheili |
Middle and hind coxae pale white, contrasting with dark mesosoma. |
| 5488050 |
ant |
Nylanderia fulva |
Macrosetae on mesosoma long and flexuous, strongly tapering to a fine tip. |
| 5488052 |
ant |
Nylanderia fulva |
The macrosetae (or longest hairs), are long and flexuous, strongly tapering to a fine tip. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia fulva from Nylanderia bourbonica. |
| 5488053 |
ant |
Nylanderia fulva |
The middle and hind coxae are same color as mesosoma, not a strongly contrasting pale white. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia bourbonica and Nylanderia fulva from Nylanderia steinheili. |
| 5486582 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
Middle and hind coxae same color as mesosoma. |
| 5486581 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
Macrosetae on mesosoma of moderate length, thick and stout, weakly tapering to a blunt tip. |
| 5486578 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
The macrosetae (or longest hairs), are of moderate length, thick and stout, weakly tapering to a blunt tip. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia bourbonica from Nylanderia fulva. |
| 5486579 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
The middle and hind coxae are same color as mesosoma, not a strongly contrasting pale white. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia bourbonica and Nylanderia fulva from Nylanderia steinheili. |
| 5485487 |
ant |
Myrmica specioides |
Frontal lobes short and broad, distinctly rounded anteriorly. |
| 5485488 |
ant |
Myrmica specioides |
The cephalic sculpture of Myrmica specioides is strongly rugoreticulate and characterized by longitudinal carinae that are frequently intersected by shorter transverse carinae. This character state contrasts with the predominately longitudinal cephalic carinae of Myrmica specioides that rarely intersect. |
| 5485489 |
ant |
Myrmica specioides |
The frontal lobes are short and broad, and are distinctly rounded anteriorly. Used in Antkey to separate Myrmica specioides from Myrmica rubra. |
| 5485490 |
ant |
Myrmica specioides |
Carinae on cephalic dorsum mostly longitudinal, occasionally branching, but rarely intersecting. |
| 5485479 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
Erect hairs lacking on dorsum of mesosoma. |
| 5486571 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
The cephalic sculpture of Myrmica rubra is characterized by long longitudinal carinae that rarely intersect. Contrasts with the strongly reticulated cephalic sculpture of Myrmica specioides. |
| 5486572 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
The frontal lobes are narrow, distinctly longer than broad and taper anteriorly. Used in Antkey to separate Myrmica rubra from Myrmica specioides. |
| 5485478 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
The dorsal surface of the mesosoma may have appressed pilosity, but it lacks erect hairs. Used to distinguish species in the Monomorium salomonis-group (Monomorium salomonis and Monomorium subopacum) from all other Monomorium species in Antkey. |
| 5486563 |
pharaoh ant |
Monomorium pharaonis |
Erect hairs present on dorsum of mesosoma. |
| 5486565 |
pharaoh ant |
Monomorium pharaonis |
Mesosoma entirely sculptured. |
| 5486567 |
ant |
Monomorium salomonis |
The dorsal surface of the mesosoma may have appressed pilosity, but it lacks erect hairs. Used to distinguish species in the Monomorium salomonis-group (Monomorium salomonis and Monomorium subopacum) from all other Monomorium species in Antkey. |
| 5486558 |
ant |
Monomorium destructor |
Waist with two segments. |
| 5486559 |
ant |
Monomorium liliuokalanii |
Petiole length approximately equal to height. |
| 5485444 |
ant |
Monomorium floricola |
The petiole, in profile, is distinctly longer than it is tall. The length is measured from the most anterior section of the petiolar peduncle to the most posterior section of the petiolar node, and the height is measured from the apex of the petiolar node to its ventral margin. Used in Antkey to separate Monomorium ebeninum and Monomorium floricola from Monomorium liliuokalanii. |
| 5485436 |
ant |
Monomorium ebeninum |
The petiole, in profile, is distinctly longer than it is tall. The length is measured from the most anterior section of the petiolar peduncle to the most posterior section of the petiolar node, and the height is measured from the apex of the petiolar node to its ventral margin. Used in Antkey to separate Monomorium ebeninum and Monomorium floricola from Monomorium liliuokalanii. |
| 5486554 |
ant |
Monomorium destructor |
Mesosoma partially sculptured. |
| 5486555 |
ant |
Monomorium destructor |
Mesosoma partially sculptured. |
| 5486556 |
ant |
Monomorium destructor |
Antennal scrobe absent. |
| 5486557 |
ant |
Monomorium destructor |
Antennal club 3-segmented. |
| 5485432 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
Profile of mesosomal dorsum with three distinct convexities. |
| 5485426 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
The mesopleura and metapleural bulla lacking pubescence giving the surface a glabrous appearance. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema iniquum from Linepithema humile. |
| 5485427 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
The profile of mesosomal dorsum with three distinct convexities (promesonotum, metanotum and propodeum). Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema iniquum from Linepithema humile. |
| 5485428 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
The propodeum is strongly rounded, uniformly convex and resembling a sphere in profile. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema iniquum from Linepithema humile. |
| 5485429 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
The propodeal spiracle is distinctly anterior to posterior margin of the propodeum. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema iniquum from Linepithema humile. |
| 5485423 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
Propodeum globular, strongly and uniformly convex. |
| 5485424 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
Propodeal spiracle not on posterior border of propodeum. |
| 5486550 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Metanotal impression. |
| 5486548 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
The propodeal spiracle is bordering posterior margin of the propodeum. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema humile from Linepithema iniquum. |
| 5486542 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Antennal club indistinct. |
| 5486545 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
The mesopleura and metapleural bulla covered with dense pubescence giving the surface a dull appearance. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema humile from Linepithema iniquum. |
| 5486546 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
The profile of mesosomal dorsum with only two distinct convexities (promesonotum and propodeum). The metanotum is not distinctly raised. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema humile from Linepithema iniquum. |
| 5486547 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
The propodeum is angular, with flat to weakly convex dorsal and posterior faces. Used in Antkey to separate Linepithema humile from Linepithema iniquum. |
| 5486539 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Propodeum with dorsal surface not distinctly shorter than posterior face. |
| 5486537 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Propodeal spiracle on posterior border of propodeum. |
| 5486538 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Propodeum angular, with flat to weakly convex dorsal and posterior faces. |
| 5486535 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Mandibles without basal angle. |
| 5486533 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Eyes situated distinctly below midline of face. |
| 5486534 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Mandible lacking distinct basal angle. |
| 5486530 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Propodeum shape. |
| 5486531 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Dense pubescence covering mesopleura. |
| 5485417 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Hind coxae lacking dorsal spine. |
| 5485419 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Mandible shape linear. |
| 5485420 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Mandibles inserted towards the lateral corners of the anterior head margin. |
| 5485415 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Clypeus distinctly triangular. |
| 5485413 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Mandibles lacking apical fork. |
| 5485414 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Mandibles lacking apical fork. |
| 5485410 |
ant |
Lasius neglectus |
Propodeal declivity equal to or greater than twice length of propodeal dorsum. |
| 5485409 |
ant |
Lasius neglectus |
The mandible has seven total teeth and dents, including 2 basal teeth. Used in Antkey to separate Lasius neglectus from Lasius alienus, but it is not always reliable. |
| 5486512 |
cornfield ant |
Lasius alienus |
The mandible has eight total teeth and dents, including 2 basal teeth. Used in Antkey to separate Lasius alienus from Lasius neglectus but it is not always reliable. |
| 5486509 |
ants |
Iridomyrmex anceps |
Propodeum shape. |
| 5485404 |
ant |
Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi |
The antennal scapes, when arranged along the anteroposterior axis of the head, do not reach the posterior head margin. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera punctatissima, Hypoponera ragusai and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from Hypoponera opaciceps and Pachycondyla species. |
| 5485405 |
ant |
Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi |
There are no pigmented ommatidia visible on the head. If a facet is visible, it not distinctly pigmented. Used in Antkey to separate Amblyopone zwaluwenburgi, Prionopelta antillana, Cerapachys biroi and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from all other species. |
| 5485403 |
ant |
Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi |
The petiole is subtriangular, relatively short and broad with distinctly convex anterior and posterior faces. The subpetiolar process is reduced to a small convexity that weakly breaks the outline of the ventral margin. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from Hypoponera opaciceps, Hypoponera punctatissima and Hypoponera ragusai. |
| 5485398 |
ant |
Hypoponera ragusai |
The antennal scapes, when arranged along the anteroposterior axis of the head, do not reach the posterior head margin. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera punctatissima, Hypoponera ragusai and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from Hypoponera opaciceps and Pachycondyla species. |
| 5485399 |
ant |
Hypoponera ragusai |
The petiole is subrectangular, relatively tall and narrow and with a nearly flat anterior face. The subpetiolar process is well developed and strongly convex. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera opaciceps, Hypoponera punctatissima and Hypoponera ragusai from Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi. |
| 5485397 |
ant |
Hypoponera ragusai |
Frontal lobes narrow. |
| 5486504 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Mandibular teeth. |
| 5486505 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Scape length. |
| 5486506 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Antennal insertion at least partially covered by frontal lobe. |
| 5486502 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
The antennal scapes, when arranged along the anteroposterior axis of the head, do not reach the posterior head margin. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera punctatissima, Hypoponera ragusai and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from Hypoponera opaciceps and Pachycondyla species. |
| 5486503 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
The petiole is subrectangular, relatively tall and narrow and with a nearly flat anterior face. The subpetiolar process is well developed and strongly convex. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera opaciceps, Hypoponera punctatissima and Hypoponera ragusai from Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi. |
| 5486500 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Subpetiolar process lacking fenestra. |
| 5486501 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Frontal lobes relatively narrow. |
| 5486496 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
Gaster armed with sting. |
| 5486498 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Antennal scapes do not reach or exceed posterior head margin. |
| 5486499 |
ant |
Hypoponera punctatissima |
Petiole narrowly attached to gaster; conspicuous posterior face. |
| 5486495 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
Antennal scapes reach or exceed posterior head margin. |
| 5486491 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
The petiole is subrectangular, relatively tall and narrow and with a nearly flat anterior face. The subpetiolar process is well developed and strongly convex. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera opaciceps, Hypoponera punctatissima and Hypoponera ragusai from Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi. |
| 5486490 |
ant |
Hypoponera opaciceps |
The antennal scapes, when arranged along the anteroposterior axis of the head, extend beyond the posterior head margin. Used in Antkey to separate Hypoponera opaciceps and Pachycondyla species from Hypoponera punctatissima, Hypoponera ragusai and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi. |
| 5485392 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
Propodeal teeth present. |
| 5485391 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
Petiolar node relatively quadrate and subpetiolar process broad in profile with a blunt anterior angle and an acute posterior angle. |
| 5485389 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
Hind coxae with dorsal spine. |
| 5485386 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
The petiolar node relatively quadrate and subpetiolar process broad in profile with a blunt anterior angle and an acute posterior angle. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys triangularis from Gnamptogenys porcata. |
| 5485387 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
The propodeum is armed with small teeth or denticles. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys triangularis from Gnamptogenys porcata. |
| 5485385 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
The metanotum does not form a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys from Ectatomminae. |
| 5487619 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
Petiolar node tall and narrow and the subpetiolar process narrow with a blunt posterior angle and lacking a distinct anterior angle. |
| 5487616 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
The petiolar node tall and narrow and the subpetiolar process narrow with a blunt posterior angle and lacking a distinct anterior angle. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys porcata from Gnamptogenys triangularis. |
| 5487617 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
The propodeum is entirely unarmed, completely lacking even small angles or teeth. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys porcata from Gnamptogenys triangularis. |
| 5487614 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
Propodeal teeth absent. |
| 5487615 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
The metanotum does not form a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys from Ectatomminae. |
| 5485371 |
ant |
Cyphomyrmex rimosus |
Eyes located well below apex of antennal scrobe. |
| 5485372 |
ant |
Cyphomyrmex rimosus |
Frontal lobes obscure face between mandible and eye. |
| 5485367 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
Postpetiole attached to upper surface of gaster. |
| 5485365 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
Petiole flattened and lacking a distinct node. |
| 5485366 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
Petiole shape subrectangular. |
| 5485363 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
The head and mesosoma have abundant short, thick and slightly flattened hairs that are light in color. Used in Antkey to separate Crematogaster obscurata from Crematogaster scutellaris. |
| 5485364 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
The petiolar node has a flat to concave dorsal face. In Antkey used to separate Crematogaster scutellaris from Crematogaster obscurata. |
| 5485357 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
The petiolar node has a convex dorsal face and the dorsal profile slopes anteriorly. In Antkey used to separate Crematogaster obscurata from Crematogaster scutellaris. |
| 5485356 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
The head and mesosoma lack abundant short, thick and slightly flattened hairs that are light in color. If erect hairs are present, they are sparse, fine and never appearing flattened. Used in Antkey to separate Crematogaster obscurata from Crematogaster scutellaris. |
| 5485350 |
ant |
Cerapachys biroi |
There are no pigmented ommatidia visible on the head. If a facet is visible, it not distinctly pigmented. Used in Antkey to separate Amblyopone zwaluwenburgi, Prionopelta antillana, Cerapachys biroi and Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi from all other species. |
| 5485341 |
ant |
Cardiocondyla venustula |
In dorsal view, the sides of the postpetiole are rounded, giving the postpetiolar disc a more ovoid than hexagonal appearance. Used in Antkey to separate Cardiocondyla venustula from Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi and Cardiocondyla mauritanica. |
| 5485327 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla minutior |
Peduncle not appearing long (length not twice height) but thickens gradually as it tapers into node. |
| 5485323 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla mauritanica |
Peduncle long and does not taper gradually into node. |
| 5485324 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla mauritanica |
Postpetiole lower than petiole and lacking a distinct ventral bulge. |
| 5484817 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
Propodeum not angulate and lacking a distinct dorsal and posterior face. |
| 5484815 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
The propodeum is angulate and has a distinct dorsal and posterior face. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus rectangularis from Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus sexguttatus and Camponotus variegatus. |
| 5484813 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
Propodeum angulate with a distinct dorsal and posterior face. |
| 5483240 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
Antennal socket to clypeal margin greater than minimum scape width. |
| 5483242 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
Erect scape hairs shorter than scape width. |
| 5483238 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
The antennal scape lacks hairs that are longer than the width of the scape. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus planatus and Camponotus atriceps. |
| 5483231 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
Erect hairs fine and flexuous. |
| 5483230 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
The antennal scape has many hairs that are longer than the width of the scape. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus atriceps from Camponotus planatus. |
| 5483224 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex patagonicus |
Eye length approximately equal to or slightly greater than malar distance. |
| 5483220 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex patagonicus |
Pubescence on first gastral segment sparse. |
| 5483221 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex patagonicus |
The eye length (measured as the greatest diameter in full face view) is approximately equal to the malar distance (distance between anterior border of eye and anterolateral margin of clypeus). Used to separate Brachymyrmex heeri and Brachymyrmex patagonicus from Brachymyrmex obscurior. |
| 5483217 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex obscurior |
Dorsal surface of mesosoma lacking erect hairs. |
| 5483203 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex heeri |
The eye length (measured as the greatest diameter in full face view) is approximately equal to the malar distance (distance between anterior border of eye and anterolateral margin of clypeus). Used to separate Brachymyrmex heeri and Brachymyrmex patagonicus from Brachymyrmex obscurior. |
| 5483208 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex JAM-001 |
Eye length shorter than malar distance. |
| 5483204 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex JAM-001 |
Pubescence on first gastral segment dense. |
| 5483205 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex JAM-001 |
The dorsal surface of the mesosoma may have appressed pilosity, but it lacks erect hairs. Used to distinguish Brachymyrmex JAM-001 from all other Brachymyrmex species in Antkey. |
| 5483194 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
Head of worker with a pair of small teeth anterior to posterolateral spines. |
| 5483192 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
The head has a pair of small teeth or blunt angles anterior to the posterolateral spines. Used in Antkey to separate Atta sexdens from Atta cephalotes. This is a variable character, and should be used with caution until its usefulness is confirmed. |
| 5483187 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
Numerous tubercles lacking on first gastral tergite. |
| 5483183 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
The head anterior to the posterolateral spines is smooth and not interrupted by a pair of small teeth or blunt angles. Used in Antkey to separate Atta cephalotes from Atta sexdens. This is a variable character, and should be used with caution until its usefulness is confirmed. |
| 5483185 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
Head of soldier caste covered in woolly hairs. |
| 5483186 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
Head of worker lacking pair of small teeth anterior to posterolateral spines. |
| 5483169 |
longlegged ant |
Anoplolepis gracilipes |
Propodeal declivity less than twice length of propodeal dorsum. |
| 5483171 |
longlegged ant |
Anoplolepis gracilipes |
Antennal club indistinct. |
| 5483154 |
ant |
Anochetus mayri |
Posterior margin of head not interrupted by median groove. |
| 5483155 |
ant |
Anochetus mayri |
The petiolar node is excised medially to form a pair of dorsolateral spines. |
| 5483156 |
ant |
Anochetus mayri |
Dorsal surface of petiolar node excised medially to form two lateral teeth. |
| 5487612 |
Leaf Cutting Ant |
Acromyrmex octospinosus |
Numerous tubercles on first gastral tergite. |
| 5488055 |
crazy ant |
Paratrechina longicornis |
|
| 5488056 |
crazy ant |
Paratrechina longicornis |
|
| 5485518 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
|
| 5485519 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
|
| 5485517 |
ant |
Pachycondyla chinensis |
|
| 5485511 |
ant |
Odontomachus ruginodis |
|
| 5485512 |
ant |
Odontomachus ruginodis |
|
| 5486596 |
ant |
Ochetellus glaber |
|
| 5485507 |
ant |
Nylanderia vividula |
|
| 5485508 |
ant |
Nylanderia vividula |
|
| 5485500 |
ant |
Nylanderia steinheili |
|
| 5485501 |
ant |
Nylanderia steinheili |
|
| 5485495 |
ant |
Nylanderia guatemalensis |
|
| 5485496 |
ant |
Nylanderia guatemalensis |
|
| 5488048 |
ant |
Nylanderia fulva |
|
| 5488049 |
ant |
Nylanderia fulva |
|
| 5485442 |
ant |
Nylanderia flavipes |
|
| 5485441 |
ant |
Nylanderia flavipes |
|
| 5486584 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
|
| 5486585 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
|
| 5486583 |
ant |
Nylanderia bourbonica |
|
| 5485491 |
ant |
Myrmica specioides |
|
| 5485492 |
ant |
Myrmica specioides |
|
| 5486575 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5486576 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5486573 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5486574 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5485485 |
ant |
Myrmelachista ramulorum |
|
| 5485484 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
|
| 5485481 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
|
| 5485482 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
|
| 5485483 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
|
| 5485480 |
ant |
Monomorium subopacum |
|
| 5486561 |
ant |
Monomorium liliuokalanii |
|
| 5486562 |
ant |
Monomorium liliuokalanii |
|
| 5485440 |
ant |
Monomorium ebeninum |
|
| 5485439 |
ant |
Monomorium ebeninum |
|
| 5486569 |
ant |
Monomorium salomonis |
|
| 5486552 |
ant |
Monomorium destructor |
Monomorium destructor workers at peanut butter bait. Lautoka, Fiji, 1-27-2008. |
| 5485433 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
|
| 5485434 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
|
| 5485431 |
ant |
Linepithema iniquum |
Erect hairs on cephalic dorsum (above eye level) + gastral tergites 1 and 2. |
| 5486543 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Mesosoma lacking erect hairs. |
| 5486540 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Waist one-segmented. |
| 5486541 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Head and body approximately uniform in color. |
| 5486536 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Profile of mesosomal dorsum with two distinct convexities. |
| 5486532 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Erect hairs lacking from cephalic dorsum (above eye level), pronotum, and gastral tergites 1 and 2. |
| 5486529 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
Head and body approximately uniform in color. |
| 5485421 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
|
| 5485422 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
|
| 5485418 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Longitudinal furrows lacking on abdominal segment 4. |
| 5485416 |
ant |
Leptogenys falcigera |
Distinct constriction between abdominal segments 3+4?. |
| 5485412 |
ant |
Lasius neglectus |
|
| 5485411 |
ant |
Lasius neglectus |
|
| 5486514 |
cornfield ant |
Lasius alienus |
|
| 5486515 |
cornfield ant |
Lasius alienus |
|
| 5486513 |
cornfield ant |
Lasius alienus |
|
| 5486511 |
ants |
Iridomyrmex anceps |
Eyes situated distinctly above midline of face. |
| 5485390 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
Longitudinal furrows on abdominal segment 4. |
| 5485384 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
Petiolar node relatively quadrate and subpetiolar process broad in profile with a blunt anterior angle. |
| 5487618 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
Metanotum does not form a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. |
| 5485381 |
ant |
Eurhopalothrix floridana |
Eye on upper margin of scrobe. |
| 5488044 |
ant |
Ectatomma spp. |
Metanotum forms a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. |
| 5485376 |
ant |
Dolichoderus thoracicus |
Dorsum of mesosoma with deep and broad concavity. |
| 5485362 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
Short thick erect hairs sparse on head and mesosoma. |
| 5485358 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
Petiole shape subtriangular, dorsal profile of node sloping anteriorly. |
| 5485355 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
Short thick erect hairs abundant on head and mesosoma. |
| 5485351 |
ant |
Cerapachys biroi |
Antennal scapes conspicuously short (barely surpass eye level). |
| 5485349 |
ant |
Cerapachys biroi |
Waist with two segments. |
| 5485348 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla wroughtonii |
Propodeal spines long. |
| 5485338 |
ant |
Cardiocondyla venustula |
Postpetiole sides in dorsal view rounded. |
| 5485333 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla obscurior |
Propodeal spines long. |
| 5485329 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla minutior |
Slope of mesosoma is gradual. |
| 5485328 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla minutior |
Antennal scrobe absent. |
| 5485326 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla minutior |
Propodeal spines medium. |
| 5485322 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla mauritanica |
Mesosoma lacking erect hairs. |
| 5485316 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla mauritanica |
Postpetiole sides in dorsal view angulate. |
| 5485320 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla mauritanica |
Mesosoma. |
| 5485321 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla mauritanica |
Metanotal groove. |
| 5485314 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi |
Antennal club 3-segmented. |
| 5485315 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi |
Slope of mesosoma is gradual. |
| 5485308 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi |
Waist 2-segmented. |
| 5485306 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla emeryi |
Propodeal spines long. |
| 5485307 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla emeryi |
Postpetiole as high as petiole and with a distinct ventral bulge. |
| 5485304 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla emeryi |
Metanotal groove. |
| 5485305 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla emeryi |
Postpetiole. |
| 5485302 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla emeryi |
Postpetiole. |
| 5484844 |
Hawaiian carpenter ant |
Camponotus variegatus |
Gaster variegated. |
| 5482836 |
Paper Wasp |
Polistes bellicosus |
|
| 5482840 |
ants |
|
|
| 5482846 |
Florida harvester ant |
Pogonomyrmex badius |
|
| 5482847 |
Florida harvester ant |
Pogonomyrmex badius |
|
| 5484821 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
Promesonotum separated from propodeum by metanotal groove. |
| 5484816 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
Long erect hairs sparse on head, mesosoma and gaster. |
| 5483243 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
Long erect hairs abundant on head, mesosoma and gaster. |
| 5483241 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
Erect hairs thick and stiff. |
| 5483236 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
Promesonotum evenly convex, not separated from propodeum by metanotal groove. |
| 5483223 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex patagonicus |
Antennal scapes exceed posterior margin of head by at least one fifth their length. |
| 5483227 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
Metanotal groove distinctly impressed. |
| 5483219 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex obscurior |
Antennal scapes exceed posterior margin of head by less than one fifth their length. |
| 5482807 |
ants |
|
|
| 5482798 |
horse guard wasp |
Stictia carolina |
|
| 5483207 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex JAM-001 |
Dorsal surface of mesosoma with erect hairs. |
| 5483188 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
Posterolateral corners of head with spines. |
| 5483178 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
Two pairs of spines or teeth on dorsum of promesonotum. |
| 5483179 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
Pronotum armed with spines. |
| 5483170 |
longlegged ant |
Anoplolepis gracilipes |
Waist with one segment. |
| 5483168 |
longlegged ant |
Anoplolepis gracilipes |
Apparently separated from propodeum by metanotal groove. |
| 5487613 |
Leaf Cutting Ant |
Acromyrmex octospinosus |
Three pairs of spines or teeth on dorsum of promesonotum. |
| 5485407 |
ant |
Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi |
|
| 5485408 |
ant |
Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi |
|
| 5485406 |
ant |
Hypoponera zwaluwenburgi |
|
| 5485401 |
ant |
Hypoponera ragusai |
|
| 5485402 |
ant |
Hypoponera ragusai |
|
| 5485394 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
|
| 5485395 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
|
| 5485396 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys triangularis |
|
| 5488045 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
|
| 5488046 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
|
| 5488047 |
ant |
Gnamptogenys porcata |
|
| 5485383 |
ant |
Eurhopalothrix floridana |
|
| 5485382 |
ant |
Eurhopalothrix floridana |
|
| 5488041 |
ant |
Ectatomma spp. |
|
| 5488042 |
ant |
Ectatomma spp. |
|
| 5488043 |
ant |
Ectatomma spp. |
The metanotum forms a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. Used in Antkey to separate Ectatomminae from Gnamptogenys. |
| 5485377 |
ant |
Dolichoderus thoracicus |
|
| 5485379 |
ant |
Dolichoderus thoracicus |
|
| 5485380 |
ant |
Dolichoderus thoracicus |
|
| 5485375 |
ant |
Dolichoderus thoracicus |
The propodeum and petiolar node both armed with a pair of short teeth. Used in Antkey to separate Dolichoderus thoracicus from other species of Dolichoderinae and Formicinae. |
| 5485373 |
ant |
Cyphomyrmex rimosus |
|
| 5485374 |
ant |
Cyphomyrmex rimosus |
|
| 5485369 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
|
| 5485368 |
ant |
Crematogaster scutellaris |
|
| 5485360 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
|
| 5485361 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
|
| 5485359 |
ant |
Crematogaster obscurata |
|
| 5485352 |
ant |
Cerapachys biroi |
|
| 5485354 |
ant |
Cerapachys biroi |
|
| 5484860 |
ant |
Cephalotes varians |
|
| 5484861 |
ant |
Cephalotes varians |
|
| 5484862 |
ant |
Cephalotes varians |
|
| 5485343 |
ant |
Cardiocondyla venustula |
|
| 5485344 |
ant |
Cardiocondyla venustula |
|
| 5484845 |
Hawaiian carpenter ant |
Camponotus variegatus |
The gaster is variegated with dark transverse bands running near posterior margins of tergites that contrast with the paler yellow of the rest of gaster and body. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus variegatus from all other Camponotus species. |
| 5483206 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex JAM-001 |
The antennal scapes are relatively short, reaching the posterior head margin but not surpassing it by more than 1/5th their length. Used in Antkey to separate Brachymyrmex JAM-001 from all other Brachymyrmex species. |
| 5483193 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
The pronotal spines are straight, or weakly arching anteriorly. This character may be informative for separating Atta sexdens from Atta cephalotes, but attine pronotal spines show considerable infraspecific variation and this character may well prove unreliable, and thus must be used with caution. |
| 5484853 |
Hawaiian carpenter ant |
Camponotus variegatus |
|
| 5484840 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484837 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484838 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484839 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484829 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484827 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484828 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
|
| 5484818 |
ant |
Camponotus sexguttatus |
The gaster with yellowish white spots on lateral portions of second tergite. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus sexguttatus from all other Camponotus species. |
| 5484807 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
|
| 5484808 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
|
| 5484806 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
|
| 5484814 |
ant |
Camponotus rectangularis |
The gaster is concolorous, uniform or nearly uniform in color, lacking both (1) dark transverse bands running near posterior margins of tergites that contrast with the rest of gaster and body, and (2) yellowish white spots on lateral portions of second tergite. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus planatus and Camponotus rectangularis from Camponotus sexguttatus and Camponotus variegatus. |
| 5483246 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
|
| 5483247 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
|
| 5483244 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
|
| 5483245 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
|
| 5483239 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
The erect hairs are relatively thick and stiff (as opposed to fine and flexuous) and tend to be light in color. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus planatus from Camponotus atriceps. |
| 5483237 |
ant |
Camponotus planatus |
The gaster is concolorous, uniform or nearly uniform in color, lacking both (1) dark transverse bands running near posterior margins of tergites that contrast with the rest of gaster and body, and (2) yellowish white spots on lateral portions of second tergite. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus planatus and Camponotus rectangularis from Camponotus sexguttatus and Camponotus variegatus. |
| 5483234 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
|
| 5483235 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
|
| 5483232 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
|
| 5483228 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
The gaster is concolorous, uniform or nearly uniform in color, lacking both (1) dark transverse bands running near posterior margins of tergites that contrast with the rest of gaster and body, and (2) yellowish white spots on lateral portions of second tergite. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus atriceps, Camponotus planatus and Camponotus rectangularis from Camponotus sexguttatus and Camponotus variegatus. |
| 5483229 |
Florida carpenter ant |
Camponotus atriceps |
The erect hairs are long, fine and flexuous. They tend to bend anteriorly on the mesosoma and head, and posteriorly on the gaster. Used in Antkey to separate Camponotus atriceps from Camponotus planatus |
| 5483226 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex patagonicus |
|
| 5483225 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex patagonicus |
|
| 5483215 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex obscurior |
|
| 5483212 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex obscurior |
|
| 5483213 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex obscurior |
|
| 5483209 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex minutus |
|
| 5483201 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex heeri |
|
| 5483199 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex heeri |
|
| 5483200 |
ant |
Brachymyrmex heeri |
|
| 5483198 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
|
| 5483196 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
|
| 5483197 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
|
| 5483195 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
|
| 5483191 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
The head of soldier with sparse amount of short and blunt hairs, few of which overlap. Used in Antkey to separate Atta sexdens from Atta cephalotes. |
| 5483190 |
leaf-cutting ant |
Atta sexdens |
The head and body appear dull and are covered by hexagonal microsculpture. Used in Antkey to separate Atta sexdens from Atta cephalotes. |
| 5483177 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
|
| 5483175 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
|
| 5483176 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
|
| 5483174 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
|
| 5483181 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
The head of the soldier appearing wooly, covered in abundant long fine overlapping hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Atta cephalotes from Atta sexdens. |
| 5483184 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
The pronotal spines are strongly arching anteriorly. This character may be informative for separating Atta cephalotes from Atta sexdens, but attine pronotal spines show considerable infraspecific variation and this character may well prove unreliable, and thus must be used with caution. |
| 5483182 |
forest bachac |
Atta cephalotes |
The head smooth and shiny, not covered by hexagonal microsculpture. Used in Antkey to separate Atta cephalotes from Atta sexdens. |
| 5483159 |
ant |
Anoplolepis custodiens |
|
| 5483160 |
ant |
Anoplolepis custodiens |
|
| 5483157 |
ant |
Anochetus mayri |
|
| 5483152 |
ant |
Anergates atratulus |
|
| 5488039 |
Leaf Cutting Ant |
Acromyrmex octospinosus |
|
| 5488040 |
Leaf Cutting Ant |
Acromyrmex octospinosus |
|
| 5432716 |
bumble bee |
Bombus morrisoni |
on a Eremurus |
| 5454365 |
Asian chestnut gall wasp |
Dryocosmus kuriphilus |
young gall of Dryocosmus kuriphilus |
| 5454363 |
Asian chestnut gall wasp |
Dryocosmus kuriphilus |
US distribution of chestnut gall wasp-Drycosmus kuriphilus |
| 2121037 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
Head |
| 5475788 |
ant |
Nylanderia vaga |
Live worker at sugar solution bait. |
| 5475717 |
tramp ants |
Cardiocondyla emeryi |
Queen at sugar solution. |
| 5474206 |
black carpenter ant |
Camponotus pennsylvanicus |
Camponotus pennsylvanicus, winged queen. |
| 5473222 |
Ichneumonid parasitoid wasps |
Exenterus canadensis |
Exenterus canadensis |
| 5473201 |
black carpenter ant |
Camponotus pennsylvanicus |
carpenter and grooming it mouthparts |
| 5461108 |
bumble bee |
Bombus perplexus |
Bombus perplexus, male |
| 5459351 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
|
| 5453932 |
mountain-ash sawfly |
Pristiphora geniculata |
|
| 5449595 |
Swaine jack pine sawfly |
Neodiprion swainei |
|
| 5446335 |
parasitoid wasp |
Encarsia citrina |
|
| 5454368 |
Asian chestnut gall wasp |
Dryocosmus kuriphilus |
cross section |
| 5451604 |
Braconid wasp |
Spathius agrili |
|
| 5458049 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
Elm sawfly larva on a birch tree leaf in September. |
| 2109025 |
harvester ants |
Pogonomyrmex spp. |
sometimes confused with Texas leaf-cutting ants |
| 5450569 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
Honey bee (apis mellifera)foraging nectar and pollen from a common Florida wildflower, Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) |
| 5450570 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
Marked queen and worker honey bees on brood frame in a typical bee hive. |
| 5450572 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
Honey bees (apis mellifera) sucking up honey from the open cells of bur comb on the top bars of a typical bee hive. |
| 5445070 |
giant resin bee |
Megachile sculpturalis |
Giant Resin Bee. Megachile sculpturalis. |
| 5444157 |
black and yellow mud dauber |
Sceliphron caementaria |
|
| 5444158 |
black and yellow mud dauber |
Sceliphron caementaria |
|
| 5432676 |
mole cricket hunters |
Larra bicolor |
|
| 5440439 |
wasp |
Pseudodynerus quadrisectus |
|
| 5432747 |
alkali bee |
Nomia melanderi |
|
| 5444145 |
Sphecid wasp |
Philanthus gibbosus |
|
| 1123025 |
European pine sawfly |
Neodiprion sertifer |
|
| 2131078 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
|
| 2132094 |
wool sower gall maker |
Callirhytis seminator |
Gall |
| 1150107 |
blackheaded pine sawfly |
Neodiprion excitans |
|
| 2200027 |
Encyrtid wasp |
Acerophagus papayae |
biocontrol of papaya mealybug |
| 1150131 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
The elm sawfly is not considered a problem in forest situations, but can be a defoliator of shade and ornamental elm and willow trees. The elm sawfly is the largest North American sawfly with larvae reaching a length of almost two inches. The larvae pictured here were found feeding on an American elm tree in Bastrop, Texas (near Austin, TX) on May 2, 2002. Larvae are a yellowish-white color and possess a black dorsal stripe. While feeding, the larvae usually coil their posterior around a leaf or twig. At rest the larvae roll into a characteristic tight coil. The larvae spin tough, papery cocoons in the litter or just below the surface of the soil. |
| 2121036 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
|
| 1150109 |
blackheaded pine sawfly |
Neodiprion excitans |
|
| 2121039 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
|
| 1123024 |
European pine sawfly |
Neodiprion sertifer |
Overwintering eggs |
| 5439026 |
Braconid wasps |
|
cocoons of wasps on larva |
| 5439025 |
Braconid wasps |
|
cocoons of wasps on larva |
| 5436343 |
bumble bees |
Bombus spp. |
|
| 5436344 |
bumble bees |
Bombus spp. |
|
| 1123023 |
European pine sawfly |
Neodiprion sertifer |
Characteristic feeding damage of 1st and 2nd instar larvae |
| 1123022 |
European pine sawfly |
Neodiprion sertifer |
Stem notching caused by feeding of mature larvae. May be confused with Pales weevil feeding. |
| 5435299 |
southern fire ant |
Solenopsis xyloni |
face |
| 5434869 |
potterwasp |
Eumenes fraternus |
on Queen Annes' Lace. |
| 5434715 |
baldfaced hornet |
Dolichovespula maculata |
|
| 5430626 |
cuckcoo bee |
Coelioxys modesta |
These insects are cleptoparasitic in the nests of Megachile. The lack of "teeth" at the end of the abdomen indicates this is a female. |
| 5430148 |
Ichneumonid wasp |
Polysphincta spp. |
An orb weaver spider killed by the parasitc larva of an Ichneumon wasp. Believed to be in the Polysphincta genus group. |
| 5430191 |
eastern yellowjacket |
Vespula maculifrons |
Male Eastern yellow jacket. |
| 5429960 |
Ichneumonid wasp |
Trogus pennator |
A striking wasp in the family, Ichneumonidae. |
| 9009040 |
baldfaced hornet |
Dolichovespula maculata |
taken October 25th, 2003 |
| 1150123 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
The elm sawfly is not considered a problem in forest situations, but can be a defoliator of shade and ornamental elm and willow trees. The elm sawfly is the largest North American sawfly with larvae reaching a length of almost two inches. The larvae pictured here were found feeding on an American elm tree in Bastrop, Texas (near Austin, TX) on May 2, 2002. Larvae are a yellowish-white color and possess a black dorsal stripe. While feeding, the larvae usually coil their posterior around a leaf or twig. At rest the larvae roll into a characteristic tight coil. The larvae spin tough, papery cocoons in the litter or just below the surface of the soil. This mature larva was found on the ground, probably searching for a pupation site. |
| 9009041 |
baldfaced hornet |
Dolichovespula maculata |
taken October 25th, 2003 |
| 2110037 |
great golden digger wasp |
Sphex ichneumoneus |
|
| 2110036 |
great golden digger wasp |
Sphex ichneumoneus |
|
| 2109024 |
wool sower gall maker |
Callirhytis seminator |
3rd place in the 2005 Southern Forest Insect Work Conference Photo Salon in the Forest insect Damage category. |
| 5423773 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
|
| 5423762 |
velvet ants |
Dasymutilla spp. |
|
| 5387748 |
cuckoo wasps |
|
Photographed on Sicklepod |
| 5382586 |
Sphecid wasp |
Isodontia exornata |
Photographed on a Beauty Berry |
| 5422804 |
Ichneumonid wasp |
Megarhyssa macrurus |
|
| 5382580 |
Sphecid wasp |
Isodontia exornata |
Photographed on a Beauty Berry |
| 5382585 |
Sphecid wasp |
Isodontia exornata |
Photographed on a Beauty Berry |
| 5382575 |
Long Horned Bee |
Melissodes communis |
|
| 5382576 |
Long Horned Bee |
Melissodes communis |
|
| 5382559 |
Grass Carrying Wasp |
Isodontia auripes |
|
| 5382525 |
cuckoo bee |
Nomada maculata |
Photographed on a Sawtooth Blackberry |
| 5405842 |
bumble bees |
Bombus spp. |
|
| 5405835 |
bumble bees |
Bombus spp. |
|
| 5405836 |
bumble bees |
Bombus spp. |
|
| 5405834 |
bumble bees |
Bombus spp. |
|
| 5387754 |
potterwasp |
Eumenes smithii |
|
| 5387758 |
Leucospid wasp |
Leucospis spp. |
|
| 5078064 |
wool sower gall maker |
Callirhytis seminator |
insect gall |
| 5403772 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
bee hive in barbque |
| 5403770 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
bee hive in barbque |
| 5403771 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
bee hive in barbque |
| 5403769 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
bee hive in barbque |
| 5196079 |
Encyrtid wasp |
Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis |
|
| 5387760 |
Sphecid wasp |
Cerceris fumipennis |
|
| 5387774 |
spider wasp |
Tachypompilus ferruginea |
on Sicklepod |
| 5387755 |
Tiphiid wasp |
Myzinum spp. |
on burnweed |
| 5387762 |
mason wasp |
Pachodynerus erynnis |
on burnweed |
| 5387778 |
velvet ant |
Dasymutilla occidentalis |
|
| 5387780 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
on sicklepod |
| 5387784 |
baldfaced hornet |
Dolichovespula maculata |
|
| 5380325 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
nest |
| 5380302 |
great golden digger wasp |
Sphex ichneumoneus |
|
| 5380303 |
great golden digger wasp |
Sphex ichneumoneus |
|
| 5380305 |
great golden digger wasp |
Sphex ichneumoneus |
|
| 5380338 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
adults on nest |
| 5380342 |
German yellowjacket |
Vespula germanica |
beginning of a nest |
| 5380343 |
German yellowjacket |
Vespula germanica |
eggs in initial nest |
| 5380327 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
|
| 5380328 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
adult with eggs and new nest |
| 5380329 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
adult with new nest and eggs |
| 5380330 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
Adults with new nest and eggs |
| 5380331 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
|
| 5380332 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
|
| 5380333 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
|
| 5380334 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
|
| 5380335 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
|
| 5380336 |
paper wasp |
Polistes fuscatus |
|
| 5380337 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
|
| 5380339 |
paper wasp |
Polistes dominula |
|
| 5380341 |
German yellowjacket |
Vespula germanica |
|
| 5380344 |
German yellowjacket |
Vespula germanica |
adult building nest |
| 5380345 |
German yellowjacket |
Vespula germanica |
Adult building nest; eggs present |
| 5380346 |
German yellowjacket |
Vespula germanica |
|
| 5380347 |
eastern yellowjacket |
Vespula maculifrons |
|
| 5380348 |
eastern yellowjacket |
Vespula maculifrons |
|
| 5380351 |
eastern yellowjacket |
Vespula maculifrons |
|
| 5380050 |
bumble bee |
Bombus ashtoni |
|
| 5380049 |
golden northern bumble bee |
Bombus fervidus |
|
| 5379967 |
smaller yellow ant |
Acanthomyops claviger |
When disturbed or crushed, these ants give off a strong citronella odor. These ants are subterranean and will feed on root aphids and underground scale insects. |
| 5379968 |
ant |
Amblyopone pallipes |
|
| 5379969 |
ant |
Amblyopone pallipes |
|
| 5379970 |
ant |
Amblyopone pallipes |
|
| 5379973 |
reddish carpenter ant |
Camponotus castaneus |
These ants are commonly found nesting under rocks in forested areas. |
| 9009058 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
Adults reared from larvae collected on American elm. Larvae collected summer 2002. |
| 9009064 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
Adults reared from larvae collected on American elm. Larvae collected summer 2002; Largest North American sawfly |
| 5382593 |
mud-dauber |
Tachytes spp. |
|
| 5382572 |
spider wasp |
Anoplius spp. |
|
| 5382568 |
velvet ant |
|
|
| 5382523 |
carpenter bee |
Xylocopa virginica |
|
| 5382520 |
eastern yellowjacket |
Vespula maculifrons |
|
| 5379997 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5379998 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5379999 |
European imported fire ant |
Myrmica rubra |
|
| 5371456 |
Texas leafcutting ant |
Atta texana |
Leafcutting ant colony structure; Small portion of Atta texana colony derived from Ground Penetrating Radar scan of Atta texana colony in east central Texas.; The section is artistically rendered and shaded. Form comes from a section of GPR scan. For more information contact Carol LaFayette, lurleen@viz.tamu.edu. |
| 5371457 |
Texas leafcutting ant |
Atta texana |
Leafcutting ant colony structure; Small portion of Atta texana colony derived from Ground Penetrating Radar scan of Atta texana colony in east central Texas.; The section is artistically rendered and shaded. Form comes from a section of GPR scan. For more information contact Carol LaFayette, lurleen@viz.tamu.edu. |
| 5379923 |
cuckoo wasps |
|
in North Carolina Department of Agriculture tobacco field |
| 5379955 |
Sphecid wasp |
Eremnophila aureonotata |
on milkweed |
| 5379962 |
Tiphiid wasps |
|
in North Carolina Department of Agriculture tobacco field |
| 5379965 |
hornets, potter wasps, paper wasps or yellow jackets |
|
Subfamily Eumeninae; in North Carolina Department of Agriculture tobacco field |
| 5379941 |
sweat bees |
Agapostemon spp. |
Collecting pollen from dandelions in field at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. |
| 5379964 |
European hornet |
Vespa crabro |
Blacklighting near pond |
| 5367981 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
|
| 5367982 |
red imported fire ant |
Solenopsis invicta |
|
| 5211092 |
Torymid wasp |
Megastigmus strobilobius |
6/19/07 |
| 5211040 |
cuckoo wasps |
Chrysis spp. |
5/14/07 |
| 5206056 |
Ichneumonid wasps |
|
|
| 5347092 |
horse guard wasp |
Stictia carolina |
|
| 5212007 |
seed chalcid |
Megastigmus spp. |
|
| 5212006 |
seed chalcid |
Megastigmus spp. |
|
| 5190073 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
major worker; Collection information: July 03, 1929; Alabama: Mobile |
| 5190074 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
major worker; Collection information: July 03, 1929; Alabama: Mobile |
| 5190076 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
minor worker; Collection information: July 03, 1929; Alabama: Mobile |
| 5190077 |
black imported fire ant |
Solenopsis richteri |
soldier; Collection information: July 03, 1929; Alabama: Mobile |
| 5284073 |
woodwasp |
Sirex nigricornis |
Collection information: 9-Nov-76, Arkansas: Nevada Co. |
| 5190005 |
Ichneumonid wasp |
Campoletis sonorensis |
Collection information: May 16, 1985; Texas: Neuces Co. |
| 5190039 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
major worker; Collection information: April 28, 1970; California: Los Angeles Co., Santa Catalina Is. |
| 5190040 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
major worker; Collection information: April 28, 1970; California: Los Angeles Co., Santa Catalina Is. |
| 5190041 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
minor worker; Collection information: April 28, 1970; California: Los Angeles Co., Santa Catalina Is. |
| 5190042 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
minor worker; Collection information: April 28, 1970; California: Los Angeles Co., Santa Catalina Is. |
| 5190044 |
Argentine ant |
Linepithema humile |
winged reproductive; Collection information: April 28, 1970; California: Los Angeles Co., Santa Catalina Is. |
| 5211087 |
pear sawfly |
Caliroa cerasi |
6/16/07 |
| 5212001 |
Andrenid bees |
Andrena spp. |
6/24/07 |
| 5191040 |
pear sawfly |
Caliroa cerasi |
Found on Rose leaf next to a cherry tree branch. |
| 5211033 |
birch leafminer |
Fenusa pusilla |
|
| 5211034 |
birch leafminer |
Fenusa pusilla |
|
| 5211035 |
birch leafminer |
Fenusa pusilla |
|
| 5206089 |
leafcutting bee |
Anthidium perplexum |
|
| 5206090 |
leafcutting bee |
Anthidium perplexum |
|
| 5206094 |
Long-horned bees |
Melissodes spp. |
|
| 9009061 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
|
| 5206066 |
paper wasp |
Polistes carolina |
|
| 5195093 |
Encyrtid wasp |
Gyranusoidea indica |
|
| 5140028 |
Africanized honey bee |
Apis mellifera scutellata |
|
| 5133031 |
common sawflies |
Periclista spp. |
|
| 5135025 |
erythrina gall wasp |
Quadrastichus erythrinae |
|
| 5135026 |
erythrina gall wasp |
Quadrastichus erythrinae |
|
| 5135027 |
erythrina gall wasp |
Quadrastichus erythrinae |
|
| 5135028 |
erythrina gall wasp |
Quadrastichus erythrinae |
|
| 5083004 |
western harvester ant |
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis |
mating balls following swarm flight. Mating observed July 8, 2006 near an isolated cottonwood stand in Crowley County, Colorado |
| 5019033 |
honey bee |
Apis mellifera |
|
| 5019038 |
giant resin bee |
Megachile sculpturalis |
|
| 5019042 |
pin oak sawfly |
Caliroa liturata |
|
| 5025010 |
prairie yellowjacket |
Vespula atropilosa |
Heptyl butyrate-baited trap containing a mixture of prairie yellowjackets (ca. 85%) and western yellowjackets. |
| 5025014 |
paper wasp |
Polistes carolina |
at colony entrance |
| 5005058 |
Encyrtid wasp |
Anagyrus kamali |
|
| 2166052 |
Sirex woodwasp |
Sirex noctilio |
close-up of resin beads; characteristic of attack |
| 2109017 |
Texas leafcutting ant |
Atta texana |
|
| 1150126 |
elm sawfly |
Cimbex americana |
The elm sawfly is not considered a problem in forest situations, but can be a defoliator of shade and ornamental elm and willow trees. The elm sawfly is the largest North American sawfly with larvae reaching a length of almost two inches. The larvae pictured here were found feeding on an American elm tree in Bastrop, Texas (near Austin, TX) on May 2, 2002. Larvae are a yellowish-white color and possess a black dorsal stripe. While feeding, the larvae usually coil their posterior around a leaf or twig. At rest the larvae roll into a characteristic tight coil. The larvae spin tough, papery cocoons in the litter or just below the surface of the soil. |
