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Ponerinae ant?
Copyright © 2007 Jay Barnes

Ponerinae ant?
Florida, USA
Size: 3mm or less
A group of these ants was found in a springtail culture purchased from Florida. They seem to match Ponerinae from the guide, but can't tell beyond that. IIRC, there was a long(ish) spur on the hind tibia.

Could the "spiky" larvae be springtails? They don't look like ant larvae to me.

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Ponerinae ant? Ponerinae ant? Ponerinae ant, anterodorsolateral - on a stick Ponerinae ant, anterior - on a stick
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Contributed by Jay Barnes on 19 December, 2007 - 4:14pm
Last updated 27 December, 2007 - 2:18pm

Hypoponera
There are several species of this genus in Florida. And yes, their larvae and those of several other ponerine genera are spiky, or as we say in the ant biz, tuberculate. The somewhat wavy outer margin of the mandible and shininess of the head suggest H. inexorata.
… James C. Trager, 15 November, 2009 - 8:57am login or register to post comments

Ponerinae looks right
Comparing with this key to Formicidae leads to Ponerinae.
… Stephen Luk, 19 December, 2007 - 4:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Stephen
Looks like they could use some new images, or maybe just drawings. I found a key to Aussie Ponerinae here that's at least a little more helpful when pointing out what to look for. Most of the keys they're using are the same so I'm sorta using both at this point.

Thanks for the help.
… Jay Barnes, 22 December, 2007 - 1:58am login or register to post comments

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