J_Ant : FORMICIDAE [03]

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Key of FORMICIDAE [03]

Key Process: FORMICIDAE/FORMICIDAE [01]/ FORMICIDAE [02]/

Formicinae Dolichoderinae

Ventral apex of gaster developed to form a conical structure with a circular opening, often with a fringe of setae, through which venom is ejected (Fig. 2.3a) Venom aperture in the form of a transverse slit (Fig. 2.3b); petiole usually overhung by first gastral segment and not visible in dorsal view

Formicinae	Dolichoderinae
Ventral apex of gaster developed to form a conical structure with a circular opening, often with a fringe of setae, through which venom is ejected (Fig. 2.3a)	Venom aperture in the form of a transverse slit (Fig. 2.3b); petiole usually overhung by first gastral segment and not visible in dorsal view