Justin O. Schmidt, PhD
Southwestern Biological Institute
1961 W. Brichta Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85745
Tel: 520 884-9345
Fax. 520 884-9345

email: ponerine@dakotacom.net

Interests:
      Evolution of sociality; chemical ecology, aculeate venoms, defensive behavior, predator-prey relationships; taxa -- ponerines, Pogonnmyrmex, Dinoponera, Paraponera, ants that sting in general.

Projects:
     Kin recognition in Dinoponera, venom physiology and biochemistry of Pogonomyrmex, characterization of allomones and venoms of ants

     I can trade living or not desert ants if anyone has interest. I'm interested in any experiences with venomous ants, especially unusual species or characteristics of the sting.