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Texas Leaf Cutting Ant - Atta texana
Copyright © 2013 Jason Penney

Texas Leaf Cutting Ant - Atta texana
Uvalde, Uvalde County, Texas, USA
October 15, 2013
Taken in my yard building a mount after a heavy rain..They sure look like Atta texana but it's one VERY small tube-like structure in the yard. maybe a new nest?

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Contributed by Jason Penney on 15 October, 2013 - 11:02am
Last updated 15 October, 2013 - 8:33pm

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… Jason Penney, 15 October, 2013 - 8:33pm login or register to post comments

I think this is Atta texana.
This ant appears to be Atta texana as you suggested. The fact that there are 3 distinct pairs of spines suggests this fact. Also, the fact that it is lacking tubercles on the gaster and the head allows the exclusion of the similar Acromyrmex versicolor, which occurs in some parts of the state, and it also allows for the exclusion of Trachymyrmex, which can be found all over the place. This is likely a very young colony, due to the small mound and similar sizes of the workers.
… Alexander Mohn, 15 October, 2013 - 7:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Thats what I figured. I may h
Thats what I figured. I may have to do some "intervention" to keep them from defoliating my yard :( I wish I could leave them but I already have 8 other spps in my yard so I can do without the landscapers. :)
… Jason Penney, 15 October, 2013 - 8:31pm login or register to post comments

Moved for expert attention; excellent shot!
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 15 October, 2013 - 1:06pm login or register to post comments

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