Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

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Subfamily Myrmicinae

A second (smaller) pair of spines on the propodeum near the insertion of the petiole (Fig. a). Head with distinct antennal scrobe extending dorsally beyond eyes (Fig. b). 19
Without a second pair of spines on the propodeum near the insertion of the petiole (Fig. c). Head with antennal scobe not extending dorsally beyond eyes (Fig. d). 20