''Messor'' is a

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 ...

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-moving and form long, seed-carrying runs. Colonies tend to be monogynous - founded by a single queen alone. Looking specifically at the ''M. arenarius'' species for example, like some other types of

harvester ants Harvester ant, also known as harvesting ant, is a common name for any of the species or genera of ants that collect seeds (called seed predation), or mushrooms as in the case of ''Euprenolepis procera'', which are stored in the nest in commun ...

, they emit trail pheromones as well as operating on an individual level when looking for food sources.

Species

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Messor abdelazizi ''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 road ...

'' Santschi, 1921 * ''

Messor aciculatus ''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 ro ...

'' (Smith, 1874) * ''

Messor aegyptiacus ''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 ro ...

'' (Emery, 1878) * ''

Messor alexandri ''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 ro ...

'' Tohme, 1981 * ''

Messor andrei ''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 road ...

'' (Mayr, 1886) * ''

Messor angularis ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Santschi, 1928 * ''

Messor antennatus ''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 road ...

'' Emery, 1908 * '' Messor aphaenogasteroides'' Pisarski, 1967 * ''

Messor aralocaspius ''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 road ...

'' Ruzsky, 1902 * ''

Messor arenarius ''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 ...

'' (Fabricius, 1787) * ''

Messor atanassovii ''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 road ...

'' Atanassov, 1982 * ''

Messor barbarus ''Messor barbarus'' is a species of harvester ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae. It is found In Southern Europe and Northern Africa. Interaction with Humans Messor barbarus causes 50–100% of the seed losses and is the most common ant in arable ...

'' ( Linnaeus, 1767) * ''

Messor beduinus ''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 road ...

'' Emery, 1922 * ''

Messor berbericus ''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 road ...

'' Bernard, 1955 * ''

Messor bernardi ''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 road ...

'' Cagniant, 1967 * ''

Messor bouvieri ''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 road ...

'' Bondroit, 1918 * ''

Messor buettikeri ''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 road ...

'' Collingwood, 1985 * ''

Messor caducus ''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 road ...

'' (Victor, 1839) * ''

Messor capensis ''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 road ...

'' (Mayr, 1862) * ''

Messor capitatus ''Messor capitatus'' is an ant species part of the genus '' Messor''. This genus includes about 40 specialized species that are found in dry areas of Mediterranean countries such as Africa, Southern Europe, and Asia.''Messor capitatus'' are known ...

'' (Latreille, 1798) * ''

Messor carthaginensis ''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 road ...

'' Bernard, 1980 * ''

Messor caviceps ''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 road ...

'' (Forel, 1902) * ''

Messor celiae ''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 road ...

'' Reyes, 1985 * ''

Messor cephalotes ''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 ro ...

'' (Emery, 1895) * ''

Messor ceresis ''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 ...

'' Santschi, 1934 * '' Messor chamberlini'' Wheeler, 1915 * ''

Messor clypeatus ''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 ro ...

'' Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1927 * ''

Messor collingwoodi ''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 ...

'' Bolton, 1982 * ''

Messor concolor ''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 ro ...

'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor decipiens ''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 ro ...

'' Santschi, 1917 * '' Messor dentatus'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor denticornis ''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 ro ...

'' Forel, 1910 * '' Messor denticulatus'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor diabarensis ''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 ro ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * '' Messor ebeninus'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor excursionis ''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 ro ...

'' Ruzsky, 1905 * ''

Messor ferreri ''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 ro ...

'' Collingwood, 1993 * '' Messor foreli'' Santschi, 1923 * ''

Messor fraternus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Ruzsky, 1905 * ''

Messor galla ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' (Mayr, 1904) * ''

Messor hebraeus ''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 ro ...

'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor hellenius ''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 ro ...

'' Agosti & Collingwood, 1987 * ''

Messor himalayanus ''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 ...

'' (Forel, 1902) * ''

Messor hispanicus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Santschi, 1919 * '' Messor ibericus'' Santschi, 1931 * ''

Messor incisus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Stitz, 1923 * ''

Messor incorruptus ''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 ...

'' Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1929 * ''

Messor inermis ''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 ro ...

'' Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1929 * ''

Messor instabilis ''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 road ...

'' (Smith, 1858) * ''

Messor intermedius ''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 road ...

'' Santschi, 1927 * '' Messor julianus'' (Pergande, 1894) * ''

Messor kasakorum ''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 ro ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor kisilkumensis ''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 ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * '' Messor lamellicornis'' Arnol'di, 1968 * ''

Messor lariversi ''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 road ...

'' (Smith, 1951) * ''

Messor lobicornis ''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 road ...

'' Forel, 1894 * ''

Messor lobognathus ''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 ro ...

'' Andrews, 1916 * '' Messor luebberti'' Forel, 1910 * ''

Messor luridus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Santschi, 1927 * '' Messor lusitanicus'' Tinaut, 1985 * '' Messor maculifrons'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor marikovskii ''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 ro ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor marocanus ''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 road ...

'' Santschi, 1927 * '' Messor medioruber'' Santschi, 1910 * ''

Messor melancholicus ''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 ro ...

'' Arnol'di, 1977 * ''

Messor minor ''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 road ...

'' (Andre, 1883) * ''

Messor nahali ''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 ro ...

'' Tohme, 1981 * ''

Messor niloticus ''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 ro ...

'' Santschi, 1938 * ''

Messor oertzeni ''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 ro ...

'' Forel, 1910 * ''

Messor olegianus ''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 ro ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor orientalis ''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 ro ...

'' (Emery, 1898) * '' Messor perantennatus'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor pergandei ''Veromessor pergandei'' is a species of harvester ant native to the Southwestern United States, especially the deserts of southeastern California. It has also been identified in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. It was first described ...

'' (Mayr, 1886) * ''

Messor piceus ''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 road ...

'' Stitz, 1923 * '' Messor picturatus'' Santschi, 1927 * ''

Messor planiceps ''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 ro ...

'' Stitz, 1917 * ''

Messor postpetiolatus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Santschi, 1917 * ''

Messor regalis ''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 road ...

'' (Emery, 1892) * ''

Messor reticuliventris ''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 ro ...

'' Karavaiev, 1910 * ''

Messor rufotestaceus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' (Foerster, 1850) * ''

Messor rufus ''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 ...

'' Santschi, 1923 * ''

Messor ruginodis ''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 road ...

'' Stitz, 1916 * ''

Messor rugosus ''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 ...

'' (Andre, 1881) * ''

Messor sanctus ''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 ro ...

'' Emery, 1921 * ''

Messor sculpturatus ''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 ro ...

'' Carpenter, 1930 * ''

Messor semirufus ''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 ...

'' (Andre, 1883) * '' Messor semoni'' (Forel, 1906) * ''

Messor smithi ''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 road ...

'' (Cole, 1963) * ''

Messor sordidus ''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 ...

'' (Forel, 1892) * ''

Messor stoddardi ''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 ro ...

'' (Emery, 1895) * ''

Messor striatellus ''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 road ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor striaticeps ''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 ...

'' (Andre, 1883) * ''

Messor striatifrons ''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 ro ...

'' Stitz, 1923 * ''

Messor striativentris ''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 road ...

'' Emery, 1908 * '' Messor structor'' (Latreille, 1798) * '' Messor subgracilinodis'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor sultanus ''Messor'' is a Myrmicinae, 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 a ...

'' Santschi, 1917 * ''

Messor syriacus ''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 ...

'' Tohme, 1969 * ''

Messor testaceus ''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 ro ...

'' Donisthorpe, 1950 * ''

Messor timidus ''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 ro ...

'' (Espadaler, 1997) * ''

Messor tropicorum ''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 road ...

'' Wheeler, 1922 * '' Messor turcmenochorassanicus'' Arnol'di, 1977 * ''

Messor valentinae ''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 ro ...

'' Arnol'di, 1969 * ''

Messor variabilis ''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 ro ...

'' Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1927 * ''

Messor vaucheri ''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 ro ...

'' Emery, 1908 * ''

Messor vicinus ''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 ro ...

'' Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1927 * ''

Messor wasmanni ''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 ro ...

'' Krausse, 1910 Ant 2007-1

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* {{Taxonbar, from=Q311125 Myrmicinae Ant genera