''Veromessor'' is a
genus of
ants in the
subfamily
In biological classification, a subfamily (Latin: ', plural ') is an auxiliary (intermediate) taxonomic rank, next below family but more inclusive than genus. Standard nomenclature rules end subfamily botanical names with "-oideae", and zoologi ...
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 ...
.
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
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Veromessor andrei''
(Mayr, 1886)
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Veromessor chamberlini''
Wheeler, 1915
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Veromessor chicoensis''
Smith, 1956
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Veromessor julianus''
(Pergande, 1894)
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Veromessor lariversi''
Smith, 1951
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Veromessor lobognathus''
(Andrews, 1916)
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Veromessor pergandei''
(Mayr, 1886)
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Veromessor smithi''
Cole, 1963
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Veromessor stoddardi''
(Emery, 1895)
References
Myrmicinae
Ant genera
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