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Petiolar node in dorsal view clearly narrowing backwards. Subgenus Crematogaster. Besides, bicoloured colourscheme is a strong indication of this species.

While Crematogaster scutellaris is believed to be a dubious taxon in Greece and Turkey, this specimen may prove otherwise: their native existence in local places. Unless the genotype shows that this is a hybrid between scutellaris and schmidti, it should be safe to assume that the phenotype belongs to scutellaris.

Found and photographed by Eren Arslan, a Turkish antkeeper. Published by request.

Из одного гнезда: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/197293727
Ловец и автор фото: Егор Звягин

From one nest: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/197293727
Collector and author of photos: Егор Звягин