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PYRAMID ANT (Dorymyrmex spp)

Key Biology

  • One node
  • Monomorphic
  • 1/8 inch long
  • Uneven thorax
  • 12 segments of antenna
  • No circle of hairs on tip of abdomen
  • Red black or dark brown
  • Key is the pyramid-like projection on top of the thorax

Distribution

  • Found in hot open areas of soil
  • Under decorative rocks and logs
  • Found near harvester ant nests