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Acrobat Ant

Crematogaster laeviuscula

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Field Notes

Description:

Ant with red head & thorax with black abdomen. Non-aggressive.

Notes:

I've seen this species of ant all my life in north Texas, but not sure what species it is.

Reference Links:

Crematogaster laeviuscula, Crematogaster

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
ArisL
I don't think this is an acrobat ant, because acrobat ants have a hert-shaped abdomen and are quite aggressive.

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PublishedApril 25, 2012

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