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tiny ants - Aphaenogaster occidentalis
Copyright © 2012 Lynette Elliott

tiny ants - Aphaenogaster occidentalis
Naches Trail Preserve, Pierce County, Washington, USA
July 11, 2012
Found under a large stone in the open field.
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Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 15 July, 2012 - 10:39am
Last updated 7 August, 2012 - 6:45am

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In ant terms, 4.5-6mm is a medium sized ant, 3-4.5 is small, and under 3 is gettign into tiny range. Anyway, this one runs at about the small-medium interface.
… James C. Trager, 7 August, 2012 - 6:45am login or register to post comments

How tiny, Lynette?
How tiny, Lynette?
… James C. Trager, 17 July, 2012 - 4:55pm login or register to post comments

 
I didn't measure
but when I classify as tiny in my head they're usually around 5 mm & under. So I'd guess about 5 mm.
… Lynette Elliott, 17 July, 2012 - 5:03pm login or register to post comments

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