propodeal spines
propodeal spine length
propodeal spine length
propodeal spine length measured as a straight line from the center of the propodeal spiracle to the tip of the propodeal spine.
propodeal spines long
propodeal spines long
The propodeal spines are well developed, long and spinose. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium.
propodeal spines short
propodeal spines short
The propodeum spines are short, weakly developed and more closely resemble teeth or angles than long, well developed spines. Used in Antkey to separate species of Tetramorium.
propodeum unarmed
propodeum unarmed
The propodeum is entirely unarmed, completely lacking even small angles or teeth. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys porcata from Gnamptogenys triangularis.
propodeum with denticles
propodeum with denticles
The propodeum is armed with small teeth or denticles. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys triangularis from Gnamptogenys porcata.
propodeum armed
propodeum armed
The propodeum armed with a pair of angles, teeth, or spines. Used in Antkey to distinguish among various genera of Myrmicinae.
propodeum unarmed
propodeum unarmed
The propodeum unarmed, entirely lacking angles, teeth, or spines. Used in Antkey to distinguish among various genera of Myrmicinae.
mesosoma (Cardiocondyla mauritanica)
mesosoma (Cardiocondyla mauritanica)
mesosoma (Cardiocondyla mauritanica)
propodeal spines large (Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi
propodeal spines large (Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi
propodeal spines large (Cardiocondyla kagutsuchi
propodeal spines long (Cardiocondyla emeryi)
propodeal spines long (Cardiocondyla emeryi)
propodeal spines long (Cardiocondyla emeryi)