Pheidole obscurithorax is a South American native that has been introduced to the U.S. gulf coast. 

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Camponotus planatus 

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
The long, sharp jaws of this Pheidole obscurithorax soldier indicate a predominately predatory species. 

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Camponotus planatus is a Central American native that has become a pest along the U.S. gulf coast.

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax, a predatory species with jaws designed for slicing.

Pensacola, Florida, USA
The long, sharp jaws of this Pheidole obscurithorax soldier indicate a predominately predatory species. 

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax is a South American native that has been introduced to the U.S. gulf coast.  

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax is a South American native that has been introduced to the U.S. gulf coast.  

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax, a predatory species with jaws designed for slicing.

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax, a predatory species with jaws designed for slicing.

Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pheidole obscurithorax, a predatory species with jaws designed for slicing.

Pensacola, Florida, USA
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