Pheidole tysoni
Golden Big-Headed Ants
Due to their rarity, not much is known about Pheidole tysoni biology. Minor workers are incredibly small and occasionally confused for Solenopsis molesta and even Brachymyrmex depilis, in extreme cases. Although inconspicuous, colonies of this species can be found anywhere from Northern New York to Arizona and the southwest.
Minor Worker Size: 1.3 - 1.9 mm
Major Worker Size: 2.7 - 3.0 mm
Queen Size: 5.5 - 6 mm
Subfamily: Myrmicinae
Species Tribe: Attini
Coloration/Hue: Transulcent Yellow - Golden
Nuptial Flight (TOY): June - July
Nuptial Flight (TOD): Night
Polymorphic: Yes
Polygynous: No
Polydomous: No
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