Pheidole sp. (genus)

Seed-harvesting ant at Latham, ACT

Pheidole sp. (genus) at Latham, ACT - 12 Aug 2021
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Latham, ACT - 12 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Pheidole sp. (genus) 17 Aug 2021 JonLewis
Aphaenogaster longiceps 12 Aug 2021 Roger

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Aug 2021
Hi Roger, Aphaenogaster and Pheidole generally look quite similar and are in the same subfamily (Myrmicinae). The body shapes are slightly different (head shape, the curve on the back of the body, the shape and orientation of the spines) and the antennae are different - Pheidole has a "club" at the end of the antenna which has three large segments (which you can just see in your photos) while Aphaenogaster has a four-segmented club. Cheers, Jon
Roger wrote:
   17 Aug 2021
Thanks Jon, I appreciate the information.

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  • 12 Aug 2021 03:24 PM Recorded on
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