postpetiole high with ventral bulge
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Imaging technique:
Illustration
Description:
The postpetiole, in profile view, is as high as petiole and with a distinct ventral bulge. Used in Antkey to separate Cardiocondyla emeryi, Cardiocondyla obscurior and Cardiocondyla wroughtonii from all other Cardiocondyla species.
Creator:
Eli Sarnat