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

Pensacola, 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

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 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
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