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Species Details

Myrmica incompleta

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SeasonalityFound foraging from late May until late September or early October, but are dependent on local temperatures, and become active in their nest by around late March. IdentificationThe workers are between ~4.5-5.3 mm, with a dark brown-red to black-red head and gaster, with a lighter coloured thorax. The frontal carina has a thick angular lobe that is deflected towards the head. Antennae are only slightly bent and are made up of twelve segments.
Scientific Name Myrmica incompleta Habitat
Usually found in moist areas, in sparsely treed or open areas. Nests are commonly found under dead wood, rocks and even in gardens under foot blocks (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963). Most localities that these ants are…
Usually found in moist areas, in sparsely treed or open areas. Nests are commonly found under dead wood, rocks and even in gardens under foot blocks (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963). Most localities that these ants are found in are in the mixed forest, grassland, and urban areas.
Seasonality Found foraging from late May until late September or early October, but are dependent on local temperatures, and become active in their nest by around late March. Identification
The workers are between ~4.5-5.3 mm, with a dark brown-red to black-red head and gaster, with a lighter coloured thorax. The frontal carina has a thick angular lobe that is deflected towards the head. Antennae are…
The workers are between ~4.5-5.3 mm, with a dark brown-red to black-red head and gaster, with a lighter coloured thorax. The frontal carina has a thick angular lobe that is deflected towards the head. Antennae are only slightly bent and are made up of twelve segments.
Life History Not a lot known. Nuptial flights occur in late August. Larvae are naked with no pupal coccoon. Conservation Not of concern. Diet Info Omnivorous, but rely heavily on coccids and aphids farmed on grass roots. Range
Found through most of Alberta in moist areas, but have not been found in North Eastern Alberta (Sharplin, 1966). Probably one of the most widespread Myrmica species and is found across North America (Wheeler and…
Found through most of Alberta in moist areas, but have not been found in North Eastern Alberta (Sharplin, 1966). Probably one of the most widespread Myrmica species and is found across North America (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963).
Notes Was previously known as Myrmica brevinodis but Myrmica incompleta is the senior synonym.

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"Species Details - Myrmica incompleta, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-38649/9-586411. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Specimen Information

There are 23 specimens of this Species.

23 results plotted on map in 4 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM335021 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Point Campground Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2012-09-15

UASM424034 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424035 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424036 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424037 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424038 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424039 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424040 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424041 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424042 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424043 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424044 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424045 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424046 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424047 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ardrossan Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-18

UASM424048 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424049 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hinton Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-18

UASM424050 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424051 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424052 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

UASM424053 - Myrmica incompleta

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mercoal Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-08-10

Adult Seasonal Distribution