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Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »

SeasonalityFound foraging from May until late September or early October, but is dependent on local temperatures, and become active in their nest by around March. IdentificationWorkers are ~4.0-6.0 mm in length with a brown dull head, shiny gaster and a lighter thorax. Antennae are heavily bent (close to 90 degrees) and have a rounded lamina on the scape. The postpetiole’s ventral surface is convex in profile (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963 and Creighton, 1950).
Scientific Name Myrmica fracticornis Habitat
Usually favor cooler moister environments such as ravines or montane areas. In Alberta M. fracticornis is found in a wide range of habitats, from the southern prairies, to the mountains and foothills (Wheeler and…
Usually favor cooler moister environments such as ravines or montane areas. In Alberta M. fracticornis is found in a wide range of habitats, from the southern prairies, to the mountains and foothills (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963, Creighton, 1950).
Seasonality Found foraging from May until late September or early October, but is dependent on local temperatures, and become active in their nest by around March. Identification
Workers are ~4.0-6.0 mm in length with a brown dull head, shiny gaster and a lighter thorax. Antennae are heavily bent (close to 90 degrees) and have a rounded lamina on the scape. The postpetiole’s ventral surface…
Workers are ~4.0-6.0 mm in length with a brown dull head, shiny gaster and a lighter thorax. Antennae are heavily bent (close to 90 degrees) and have a rounded lamina on the scape. The postpetiole’s ventral surface is convex in profile (Wheeler and Wheeler, 1963 and Creighton, 1950).
Life History Not much known. Nuptial flights take place in late August and pupae do not produce cocoons. Conservation Not of concern. Diet Info Like most Myrmica species, M. fracticornis is omnivorous.

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"Species Details - Myrmica fracticornis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search-test.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-38648. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Specimen Information

There are 45 specimens of this Species.

45 results plotted on map in 13 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM335001 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bruderheim Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-14

UASM335002 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Devon Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2009-05-28

UASM335003 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Devon Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2009-05-28

UASM335004 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Natural Area Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335005 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bruderheim Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335006 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Natural Area Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335007 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Opal Natural Area Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335008 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Natural Area Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335013 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bruderheim Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-14

UASM335023 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Redwater Natural Area Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-04

UASM335026 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bruderheim Collected ByGlasier, J. R. N. Date Collected2010-06-14

UASM335027 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Peace River Collected ByBergeron, C. Date Collected2003-06-01/2003-08-30

UASM335183 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kinsella Collected ByNewton, J. Date Collected2010-07-05

UASM335184 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Kinsella Collected ByNewton, J. Date Collected2010-07-05

UASM424013 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Columbia Icefield Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-26

UASM424014 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Louise Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-29

UASM424015 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-30

UASM424016 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Lake Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-05

UASM424017 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Lake Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-05

UASM424018 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sandy Lake Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-05

UASM424019 - Myrmica fracticornis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka Collected BySharplin, J. C. Date Collected1963-07-30

Adult Seasonal Distribution