Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Egyptian ants

Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 01-02-2009 18:37
#1
I would very much appreciate an ID for these ants which are 2 to 3mms long.

I would also be fascinated to understand the relationship between the ants and the Pseudococcidae sp. which are feeding off
Ipomoea batatas [sweet potato].

The images were taken over the last couple of days in Cairo.

Posted by Martin Suvak on 03-02-2009 08:37
#2
Some small myrmicine ants, it could be Monomorium sp. (maybe M.destructor according to coloration?) or Solenopsis sp. - the photo is not detailed enough for me (I am not dealing with subtropical ants). There are very much tiny species of these genera. Brian certainly could tell more about it.

Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 10-02-2009 10:29
#3
Another pic
Edited by Jacqueline Burrell on 10-02-2009 10:30

Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 10-02-2009 10:32
#4
Pic 3

Posted by pierred on 11-02-2009 07:41
#5
Wonderful pictures, by the way.

Posted by Jacqueline Burrell on 17-03-2009 16:12
#6
pierred wrote:
Wonderful pictures, by the way.


Many thanks. I have only recently started macro photography so all encouraging comments are most welcome.Grin