J_Ant : Epitritus [01]

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Japanese Ant Identification Key:[F429-01]

Key of Epitritus [01]

Key Process: Epitritus/

Epitritus hexamerus Epitritus hirashimai

Masticatory margins of mandibles each with two spiniform teeth (Fig. 1.158a); mesonotum slightly overhanging propodeum; propodeal spines distinctly visible (Fig. 1.159b) Masticatory margins of mandibles lacking teeth (Fig. 1.158b); mesonotum not overhanging propodeum; propodeal spines obscure, almost absent (Fig. 1.159b)

Epitritus hexamerus	Epitritus hirashimai
Masticatory margins of mandibles each with two spiniform teeth (Fig. 1.158a); mesonotum slightly overhanging propodeum; propodeal spines distinctly visible (Fig. 1.159b)	Masticatory margins of mandibles lacking teeth (Fig. 1.158b); mesonotum not overhanging propodeum; propodeal spines obscure, almost absent (Fig. 1.159b)