Genus Aphaenogaster (Spine-waisted Ants)
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No text for Genus: Aphaenogaster
Aphaenogaster occidentalis
Under board, near compost pile.
Aphaenogaster occidentalis
Under a board next to the compost pile. Length ~ 3mm.
BugGuide ID
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Aphaenogaster occidentalis
Taxonomy
Subclass:
Pterygota (Winged and Once-winged Insects)
Suborder:
Apocrita (Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees)
Infraorder:
Aculeata (Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps)
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