Pseudomyrmex Lund

Ward, P. S., 2005, A synoptic review of the ants of California (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)., Zootaxa 936, pp. 1-68 : 39

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21008

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6268166

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scientific name

Pseudomyrmex Lund
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Genus Pseudomyrmex Lund View in CoL   HNS

Ants in this predominantly Neotropical genus nest in hollow dead twigs and other preformed plant cavities. Two species occur in California: P.apache Creighton   HNS is widespread at middle and low elevations within the California floristic province, often nesting in branches of manzanita ( Arctostaphylos   HNS ), while P. pallidus (F. Smith)   HNS is confined to southern California.

Species identification: Ward (1985b). Additional references: Creighton (1953b, 1954), Peters (1997), Starks et al. (1998), Ward (1989a, 1990, 1993).

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hymenoptera

Family

Formicidae

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