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Riley ant seeks ID - Veromessor andrei
Copyright © 2010 Ron Hemberger

Riley ant seeks ID - Veromessor andrei
Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, California, USA
April 3, 2010

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 8 April, 2010 - 11:33pm
Last updated 9 April, 2010 - 1:23pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ron Hemberger, 9 April, 2010 - 1:23pm login or register to post comments

At first I was thinking this
At first I was thinking this was Pogonomyrmex rugosus, but now I think it is Messor andrei as P. rugosus does not occur in that area to my knowledge.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 9 April, 2010 - 7:39am login or register to post comments

 
I think this is indeed Messor andrei
P. rugosus has a bulkier outline and less shining integuments.
… Richard Vernier, 9 April, 2010 - 8:38am login or register to post comments

 
I agree Richard, that and oth
I agree Richard, that and other aspects of this ant point to it being M.andrei, although M stoddardi does occur in the area as well.
… Gordon C. Snelling, 9 April, 2010 - 8:48am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, both
I'd guessed that, but with absolutely no confidence.
… Ron Hemberger, 9 April, 2010 - 1:23pm login or register to post comments

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