mesosoma
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
The profile of the mesosoma slopes gently and gradually down as it approaches the posterior margin. There is not a sudden and steep decline from the posterior of promesonotum to the anterior of the propodeum. Used in Antkey to separate Cardiocondyla, Crematogaster, Myrmica, Tetramorium, Vollenhovia and Wasmannia from Pheidole.
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
The gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile is broken by a steep decline from the posterior of promesonotum to the anterior of the propodeum. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole from Cardiocondyla, Crematogaster, Myrmica, Tetramorium, Vollenhovia and Wasmannia.
The mesonotum and propodeum with a combination of punctate and rugose sculpture
The mesonotum and propodeum with a combination of punctate and rugose sculpture
The mesonotum and propodeum with a combination of punctate and rugose sculpture, while the promesonotum entirely lacks sculpture. Used in Antkey to separate Monomorium destructor from other Monomorium.