Pseudomyrmex Lund
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/E5766929-6B55-AA8A-639D-A3C3D85A95A8 |
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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).
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Pseudomyrmecinae |