Key to Aphaenogaster European testaceopilosa-group queens

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This key to queens is based on: Boer, P. 2013. Revision of the European ants of the Aphaenogaster testaceopilosa-group (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Tijdschrift voor Entomologie 156, 57–93. PDF

Identifications should be preferably based on several specimens from the same colony, if possible of all three castes. Gynes of Aphaenogaster balcanicoides, Aphaenogaster karpathica and Aphaenogaster spinosa are unknown.

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  • PPPI < 82, PSLWI > 85, RPSI > 45. Punctation on mesosoma weak . . . . . 6

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  • Propodeal spines longer PSI > 185. Gaster matt to satin . . . . . 8

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  • Propodeum does not make an angle with the metanotum and scutellum. Propodeum in lateral view straight. Clypeus with longitudinal rugulae. RPSI < 60 . . . . . 9
  • Propodeum makes a right angle with the metanotum and scutellum. Propodeum in lateral view slightly bulging. Rugulae on clypeus transverse. RPSI > 60 . . . . . Aphaenogaster campana

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  • Petiole narrow compared to postpetiole: PI 67–68. PPPI 75–80. Propodeal spines more horizontal: SPL 1–2 . . . . . Aphaenogaster picena