Dolichoderini

Forel, 1878

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Dolichoderus

Dolichoderini is a tribe of ants within the Dolichoderinae, established by Forel in 1878. The tribe includes the Dolichoderus, which has a global distribution. Members of this tribe are characterized by morphological features that distinguish them from other dolichoderine tribes, particularly in mandibular structure and petiole . The tribe represents a well-supported within the .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dolichoderini: /ˌdɒlɪkoʊˈdɛrɪˌnaɪ/

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Distribution

Global distribution, with the constituent Dolichoderus occurring on all continents except Antarctica. The tribe is represented in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions across multiple biogeographic realms.

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Taxonomic scope

Dolichoderini currently includes the Dolichoderus and potentially related genera, though tribal composition varies among taxonomic treatments. The tribe is distinguished from the tribe Tapinomini within the same by morphological characters including the structure of the petiole and the presence of a distinct constriction between abdominal segments III and IV.