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Subfamily Myrmicinae

4. Mandibles elongated with teeth only at tip (Fig. a). Antennae 5 or 6 segments.  5
Mandibles triangular with teeth along inner margin (Fig. b). Antennae 10 or more segments.  6

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Head of Orectognathus antennatus Head of Tetramorium bicarinatum
Fig. a: Head of Orectognathus antennatus Fig. b: Head of Tetramorium bicarinatum

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Invasive Invertebrates