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last updated 6.Sept.2005


Myrmica

Myrmica are common ants in north temperate, boreal, and high elevation sites throughout the northern hemisphere.  These ants are generalist predators and scavengers.  Identification of Myrmica can be difficult, as there are many species and most are rather similar in appearance.


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Myrmica americana

Myrmica americana

Myrmica discontinua

Myrmica discontinua

Myrmica incompleta

Myrmica incompleta

Myrmica latifrons

Myrmica latifrons

Myrmica punctiventris

Myrmica punctiventris

Myrmica punctiventris

Myrmica 
punctiventris

Myrmica rubra

Myrmica rubra

Myrmica rubra

Myrmica striolagaster

Myrmica sp.

Myrmica sp.

Myrmica sp.

Myrmica sp.

Myrmica sp.

Myrmica sp.


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