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Colony of Small Ants - Myrmica rubra
Copyright © 2012 Naomi Smith

Colony of Small Ants - Myrmica rubra
Waterloo , Ontario, Canada
June 11, 2012
Picked up a pot in the garden and discovered this colony of ants. Is it possible to identify them.
Thanks
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Contributed by Naomi Smith on 11 June, 2012 - 8:59pm
Last updated 14 June, 2012 - 4:50am

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… Ken Wolgemuth, 14 June, 2012 - 4:50am login or register to post comments

Myrmica rubra - workers
Specific ID based on combination of smooth postpetiolus, short propodaeal spines and shape of antennal scapi. The so-called "European Fire Ant".
… Richard Vernier, 14 June, 2012 - 4:31am login or register to post comments

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