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the largest genus of ants in _, containing about one-sixth of our entire ant fauna
American north of Mexico
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the largest genus of ants in America north of Mexico, containing about # of our entire ant fauna
1/6
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Some species are commonly called _ ants because of their habit of constructing a mound or thatch of plant material, often grass.
thatching
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size?
medium, 1/8 to 3/8 inch
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Some species are commonly called _ ants because of their habit of constructing a mound or thatch of plant material, often grass.
thatching
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monomorphic? di? poly?
polymorphic
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Color pale yellowish to reddish brown to black or a combination of these colors.
yellowish
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Color pale yellowish to reddish brown to black or a combination of these colors.
reddish brown
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Color pale yellowish to reddish brown to black or a combination of these colors.
black
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Head with _, posterior border not indented.
ocelli distinct
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Head with ocelli distinct, posterior border not _
indented
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Head with ocelli distinct, _ not indented.
posterior border
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Antenna #-segmented, with? without? a club
Antenna 12-segmented, without a club
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Thorax with? lacks? spines, profile evenly? not evenly? rounded on upper side
Thorax lacks spines, profile not evenly rounded on upper side
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Pedicel #-segmented, node usually _
Pedicel 1-segmented, node usually rounded dorsally
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Gaster with _ , circle of hairs yes? no?
Gaster with anal opening round, surrounded by circlet of hairs
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Stinger absent? present?
absent
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will _ if provoked.
bite and spray formic acid into wound
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Because of the _ and _ of this genus, few generalizations can be made
size and diversity
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They exhibit such behavior as _ _ and temporary social parasitism of various kinds, and several different methods of nest construction.
slave making
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They exhibit such behavior as slave-making and _ _ _ of various kinds, and several different methods of nest construction.
temporary social parasitism
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They exhibit such behavior as slave-making and temporary social parasitism of various kinds, and several different methods of _ _.
nest construction
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Colony founding is by several means including by a _ _ _
single inseminated female
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The habits are
diverse
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most species causing problems around structures are either one of those species called _ ants or are associated with masonry walls, concrete sidewalks, etc
thatching
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Mound treatment by _ _ _ is very effective
digging in granules
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