1. Temnothorax curvispinosus
2. Polyergus sp. nr. breviceps
3. Aphaenogaster tenneesseensis (queen)
4. Aphaenogaster fulva/rudis complex
5. Camponotus pennsylvanicus
6. Pyramica reflexa
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Hey Alex,
I'm depressed! What about a quiz with ants from the Neotropics? ;)
Or even better.... Aussie ants!
Yer he spend enough time down under :-)))))
Yes, those would be fun, but I've already posted my good photos of Aussie ants and Neotropical ants over at myrmecos.net, complete with names. Not as much of a challenge, no?