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  Number of segments between alitrunk and gaster  (2 segments (petiole and postpetiole) are reduced or isolated between the alitrunk and the gaster)

Identity - What this specimen is (based on the available information).
Family - Formicidae


Diagnostic - How to further narrow the specimen's identity.  Select the most appropriate option.
Feature to examine:  Eye size

  Option 1

 Eye large; long thin body

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Pseudomyrmex sp.
(Alex Wild 2003)

  Option 2

 Eye composed of more than one lens

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Atta texana
(Barrett Klein 2003)

  Option 3

Eye composed of single, small lens (blister eye)
Sting

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Labidus coecus
(miniscule eye hidden behind antenna;
Smith 1965)