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I hope this is an ant - Syscia augustae
Copyright © 2013 Diane Young

I hope this is an ant - Syscia augustae
San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, USA
July 8, 2013
Size: ~6 mm
If this is an ant mimic then I have been had! There is something suspicious about those antennae. Caught sweeping dry native grasses.
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Contributed by Diane Young on 8 July, 2013 - 2:45pm
Last updated 11 June, 2015 - 12:45pm

just registering my utmost admiration...
what a bewildering critter! thanks, colleagues.
… v belov, 31 August, 2013 - 12:32pm login or register to post comments

Moved
It's an odd one, but yes, an ant. This is the first member of its species, genus, or subfamily posted at BG. Congratulations!

Note wing scars. This appears to be a young queen, either during or just finished pheromonally calling for a mate when captured. Otherwise, she wouldn't be above ground.
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