Megalomyrmex
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Megalomyrmex is a genus of ant
in the subfamily Myrmicinae
. It is close to Monomorium
and should possibly be included in the latter.
Ant
Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants. More than...
in the subfamily Myrmicinae
Myrmicinae
Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants. There are about 140 genera within the group, with the family being cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes...
. It is close to Monomorium
Monomorium
Monomorium is one of the most species-rich genera of ants, with about 300 species. The most famous is the pharaoh ant, which can be a considerable pest, especially in hospitals. Although most are Old World species, mostly from the African tropics, others are found around the...
and should possibly be included in the latter.
Species
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Megalomyrmex symmetochus Megalomyrmex symmetochus is a species of ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae. It is endemic to Panama.M. symmetochus was discovered by William M... Wheeler, 1925 |