Okay so, does anyone have any idea what species these ants are? I posted this on iNaturalist 6 months ago and nobody added to it, ik they're not the best photos ever, but I think they're decent enough to get an ID? I just thought these were cool <3
Now, lemme go through the species these could be maybe (Note, I am no ant expert. I'm just using the knowledge I do have to help someone more knowledgeable get an ID! Also I am trying to learn more about them, so tips on identifying ants are GREATLY appreciated.)
Fire Ants and Thief Ants (genus Solenopsis): There are two fire ant species found in my area that could be the answer; the Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta), and the less common Tropical Fire Ant (Solenopsis geminata). They are lighter in color than most S. invicta I've seen, but I'm sure there's a bit of color variation in the species. But they do match much better with S. geminata, so I feel like that species may be more likely.
Yellow Pyramid Ant (Dorymyrmex flavus): They live in the area and the coloration is similar. Although there are some differences, but that doesn't mean it's not a possibility.
High Noon Ant (Forelius pruinosus): They seem to have a wide variety of colors, including this sorta orange-ish color. So they might be a possible ID.
Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile): Just like the High Noon Ants they seem to have a decent amount of variety of coloration, so they're a possibility.
Pale Gate-keeper Ant (Colobopsis etiolata): You get the shtick by now, it's a similar color and it lives in my area. Although it may just be too pale.
Nylanderia terricola
Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium pharaoins)
And that should be it!! If you read all this, genuinely thank you <3
