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Stenammini
Stenammini is a tribe of Myrmicine ants Ants are Eusociality, eusocial insects of the Family (biology), family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the Taxonomy (biology), order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from Vespoidea, vespoid wasp ancestors in the Creta ... with 6 genera and 1 fossil genus. Many genera in this tribe are known to collect seeds. Genera *'' Aphaenogaster'' Mayr, 1853 *'' Goniomma'' Emery, 1895 *'' Messor'' Forel, 1890 *'' Novomessor'' Emery, 1915 *'' Oxyopomyrmex'' André, 1881 *†'' Paraphaenogaster'' Dlussky, 1981 *'' Stenamma'' Westwood, 1839 *'' Veromessor'' Forel, 1917 References Myrmicinae Ant tribes {{myrmicinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrmicine
Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants, with about 140 extant genera; their distribution is cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes. The nests are permanent and in soil, rotting wood, under stones, or in trees.Goulet, H & Huber, JT (eds.) (1993) Hymenoptera of the world: an identification guide to families. Agriculture Canada. p. 224 Identification Myrmicine worker ants have a distinct postpetiole, i.e., abdominal segment III is notably smaller than segment IV and set off from it by a well-developed constriction; the pronotum is inflexibly fused to the rest of the mesosoma, such that the promesonotal suture is weakly impressed or absent, and a functional sting is usually present. The clypeus is well-developed; as a result, the antennal sockets are well separated from the anterior margin of the head. Most myrmicine genera possess well-developed eyes and frontal lobes that partly conceal the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrmicinae
Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants, with about 140 extant genera; their distribution is cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes. The nests are permanent and in soil, rotting wood, under stones, or in trees.Goulet, H & Huber, JT (eds.) (1993) Hymenoptera of the world: an identification guide to families. Agriculture Canada. p. 224 Identification Myrmicine worker ants have a distinct postpetiole, i.e., abdominal segment III is notably smaller than segment IV and set off from it by a well-developed constriction; the pronotum is inflexibly fused to the rest of the mesosoma, such that the promesonotal suture is weakly impressed or absent, and a functional sting is usually present. The clypeus is well-developed; as a result, the antennal sockets are well separated from the anterior margin of the head. Most myrmicine genera possess well-developed eyes and frontal lobes that partly conceal the an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stenamma
''Stenamma'' is a genus of cryptic leaf-litter ants that occurs in mesic forest habitats throughout the Holarctic region, Central America, and part of northwestern South America (Colombia and Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Eku ...). Species These 43 species belong to the genus ''Stenamma'': References * External links * Myrmicinae Ant genera {{myrmicinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribe (biology)
In biology, a tribe is a taxonomic rank above genus, but below family and subfamily. It is sometimes subdivided into subtribes. By convention, all taxonomic ranks from genus upwards are capitalized, including both tribe and subtribe. In zoology, the standard ending for the name of a zoological tribe is "-ini". Examples include the tribes Caprini (goat-antelopes), Hominini (hominins), Bombini (bumblebees), and Thunnini (tunas). The tribe Hominini is divided into subtribes by some scientists; subtribe Hominina then comprises "humans". The standard ending for the name of a zoological subtribe is "-ina". In botany, the standard ending for the name of a botanical tribe is "-eae". Examples include the tribes Acalypheae and Hyacintheae. The tribe Hyacintheae is divided into subtribes, including the subtribe Massoniinae. The standard ending for the name of a botanical subtribe is "-inae". In bacteriology, the form of tribe names is as in botany, e.g., Pseudomonadeae, based on the ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ants
Ants are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors in the Cretaceous period. More than 13,800 of an estimated total of 22,000 species have been classified. They are easily identified by their geniculate (elbowed) antennae and the distinctive node-like structure that forms their slender waists. Ants form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organised colonies that may occupy large territories and consist of millions of individuals. Larger colonies consist of various castes of sterile, wingless females, most of which are workers (ergates), as well as soldiers (dinergates) and other specialised groups. Nearly all ant colonies also have some fertile males called "drones" and one or more fertile females called "queens" (gynes). The colonies are described as superorganisms because the ants appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aphaenogaster
''Aphaenogaster'' is a genus of myrmicine ants. About 200 species have been described, including 18 fossil species. They occur worldwide except in South America south of Colombia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Antarctica. They are often confused with ''Pheidole'' or ''Pheidologeton''. These two have major and minor workers, while ''Aphaenogaster'' has only a single worker caste. ''Pheidole'' has three-segmented clubs on its antennae, while ''Aphaenogaster'' has four segments and a larger body size. ''Pheidologeton'' has 11-segmented antennae, while the antennae in ''Aphaenogaster'' are 12-segmented.Genus ''Aphaenogaster'' In Australia, they often build dense, conspicuous nests.Richards, P.J. (2009) ''Aphaenogaster'' ants as bioturbators: impacts on soil and slope processes. Earth-Science Reviews 96 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goniomma
''Goniomma'' is a genus of ants in the subfamily Myrmicinae Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants, with about 140 extant genera; their distribution is cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes. The nests are permanent and .... Species *'' Goniomma baeticum'' Reyes, Espadaler & Rodriguez, 1987 *'' Goniomma blanci'' (André, 1881) *'' Goniomma collingwoodi'' Espadaler, 1997 *'' Goniomma compressisquama'' Tinaut, Ruano, Hidalgo & Ballesta, 1995 *'' Goniomma decipiens'' Espadaler, 1997 *'' Goniomma hispanicum'' (André, 1883) *'' Goniomma kugleri'' Espadaler, 1986 *'' Goniomma punicum'' (Forel, 1907) References External links * Myrmicinae Ant genera {{myrmicinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Messor
''Messor'' is a myrmicine genus of ants with more than 100 species, all of which are harvester ants; the generic name comes from the Roman god of crops and harvest, Messor. The subterranean colonies tend to be found in open fields and near roadsides, openings are directly to the surface. Colonies can achieve huge sizes and are notable for their intricately designed granaries in which seeds are stored in dry conditions, preventing germination. The structure of ''Messor'' spp. nests is complex and the genus on the whole is one of very accomplished architects. ''Messor'' spp. are polymorphic and have a distinct caste of macrocephalic dinoergates whose role is carrying and cutting the large seeds which comprise much of the colonies' subsistence. Although they primarily feed on seeds, they occasionally eat insects and snails. Some snail shells possibly are taken into the nest because of their grain-like shape. Equipped with a tough, shining cuticle, ''Messor'' spp. are slow-movin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novomessor
''Novomessor'' is a genus of ants that was described by Italian entomologist Carlo Emery in 1915. Until recently, the genus was thought to be a synonym of ''Aphaenogaster'', but a 2015 phylogenetic study concluded that the two genera were distinct, reviving ''Novomessor'' from synonymy. Three species are currently described. This genus is known to inhabit the deserts of southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Species *'' Novomessor albisetosus'' (Mayr, 1886) *''Novomessor cockerelli ''Novomessor cockerelli'' is a species of ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae. It is native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It lives in large underground colonies in which there is a single queen. The worker ants leave ...'' (André, 1893) *'' Novomessor ensifer'' (Forel, 1899) References External links * {{Taxonbar, from=Q10338039 Myrmicinae Ant genera Hymenoptera of North America Insects of the United States Insects of Mexico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxyopomyrmex
''Oxyopomyrmex'' is a genus of ants in the subfamily Myrmicinae Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants, with about 140 extant genera; their distribution is cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes. The nests are permanent and .... Species *'' Oxyopomyrmex emeryi'' Santschi, 1908 *'' Oxyopomyrmex gaetulus'' Santschi, 1929 *'' Oxyopomyrmex insularis'' Santschi, 1908 *'' Oxyopomyrmex krueperi'' Forel, 1911 *'' Oxyopomyrmex laevibus'' Salata & Borowiec, 2015 *'' Oxyopomyrmex lagoi'' Menozzi, 1936 *'' Oxyopomyrmex magnus'' Salata & Borowiec, 2015 *'' Oxyopomyrmex negevensis'' Salata & Borowiec, 2015 *'' Oxyopomyrmex nigripes'' Santschi, 1907 *'' Oxyopomyrmex nitidior'' Santschi, 1910 *'' Oxyopomyrmex oculatus'' André, 1881 *'' Oxyopomyrmex polybotesi'' Salata & Borowiec, 2015 *'' Oxyopomyrmex pygmalioni'' Salata & Borowiec, 2015 *'' Oxyopomyrmex sabulonis'' Santschi, 1915 *'' Oxyopomyrmex santschii ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veromessor
''Veromessor'' is a genus of ants in the subfamily Myrmicinae. The genus was previously classified as a synonym of ''Messor ''Messor'' is a myrmicine genus of ants with more than 100 species, all of which are harvester ants; the generic name comes from the Roman god of crops and harvest, Messor. The subterranean colonies tend to be found in open fields and near roa ...'', but was revived as a genus by Ward ''et al.'' (2015). Species *'' Veromessor andrei'' (Mayr, 1886) *'' Veromessor chamberlini'' Wheeler, 1915 *'' Veromessor chicoensis'' Smith, 1956 *'' Veromessor julianus'' (Pergande, 1894) *'' Veromessor lariversi'' Smith, 1951 *'' Veromessor lobognathus'' (Andrews, 1916) *'' Veromessor pergandei'' (Mayr, 1886) *'' Veromessor smithi'' Cole, 1963 *'' Veromessor stoddardi'' (Emery, 1895) References Myrmicinae Ant genera {{myrmicinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
