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Pseudomyrmex gracilis

Pseudomyrmex gracilis
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
July 17, 2008

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Moved from Pseudomyrmex.

Pseudomyrmex gracilis
This is the largest species in the US, almost 1cm. long.

 
James- Thanks!
James- Thanks!

How many body segments does t
How many body segments does this ant have? If more than 3 what are the names of each segment?

 
Three.
Three major body segments like any other insect: Head, thorax, abdomen...It is just that many hymenopterans have obvious constrictions between sements 'within' those body divisions.

 
Eric- Thanks for your answer!
Eric- Thanks for your answer!

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