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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)     Eye size  (Eye composed of more than one lens)     Spines on alitrunk  (Alitrunk without spines)

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


Diagnostic - How to further narrow the specimen's identity.  Select the most appropriate option.
Feature to examine:  Number of antennal segments

  Option 1

 6 antennal segments; linear elongate mandibles

  Option 2

 10 antennal segments, with 2-segmented club

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Solenopsis spp. antennae
(Moreno 2001 in MacKay & MacKay 2003)

  Option 3

11 antennal segments

  Option 4

12 antennal segments, with 3-segmented club