mesonotum

metanotum not prominent convexity with sutures

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The metanotum does not form a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. Used in Antkey to separate Gnamptogenys from Ectatomminae.

Creator:

Eli Sarnat

Taxonomic name:

Gnamptogenys triangularis (Taxa), Gnamptogenys porcata (Taxa)

mesonotum lacking erect hairs

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The mesonotum lacking any erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex albipes and Technomyrmex vitiensis from Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes. The erect hairs of Technomyrmex specimens can often be rubbed off prior to examination, so caution should be exercised when using this character for identification.

Creator:

Eli Sarnat

Taxonomic name:

Technomyrmex albipes (Taxa), Technomyrmex vitiensis (Taxa)

metanotum a prominent convexity with sutures

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mesonotum (Image keywords)

Description:

The metanotum forms a prominent convexity bordered by distinct suture lines. Used in Antkey to separate Ectatomminae from Gnamptogenys.

Creator:

Eli Sarnat

Taxonomic name:

Ectatomma spp. (Taxa)

1 pair mesonotal hairs

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mesonotum (Image keywords)

Description:

The mesonotum with one pair of erect hairs. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes and Technomyrmex vitiensis. The erect hairs of Technomyrmex specimens can often be rubbed off prior to examination, so caution should be exercised when using this character for identification.

Creator:

Eli Sarnat

Taxonomic name:

Technomyrmex difficilis (Taxa), Technomyrmex pallipes (Taxa)