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Slave raiding ant? - Tetramorium hispidum
Copyright © 2016 Michael Hughes

Slave raiding ant? - Tetramorium hispidum
Tonopah, Arizona, USA
July 30, 2016
Can anyone confirm if this in fact an ant larva? One from Pogonomyrmex rugosus?

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Contributed by Michael Hughes on 1 August, 2016 - 4:01am
Last updated 9 August, 2016 - 2:50pm

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This is a native member of the pavement ant genus, preying on termites. This is the best image to see the identifying characters of surface contours and spine length.
… James C. Trager, 9 August, 2016 - 2:50pm login or register to post comments

I believe Myrmica or Tetramorium is the likely
culprit, after further research.
… Michael Hughes, 2 August, 2016 - 1:50am login or register to post comments

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Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 1 August, 2016 - 5:09am login or register to post comments

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