Dolichoderus plagiatus
(Mayr, 1870)
Mottled Odorous Ant
Dolichoderus plagiatus is a North American in the Dolichoderinae, described by Mayr in 1870. Commonly known as the Mottled Odorous Ant, this species is to North America with documented records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It belongs to a characterized by elongated mesosoma . The species has been observed in diverse regions ranging from the northern Great Plains to the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dolichoderus plagiatus: //ˌdɒlɪkoʊˈdɛrəs pləˈdʒaɪətəs//
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Identification
As a member of Dolichoderus, this possesses the -characteristic elongated mesosoma (the middle body section), distinguishing it from ants with more compact body plans. The specific epithet "plagiatus" (meaning mottled or variegated) suggests patterning differences from , though distinguishing D. plagiatus from other Dolichoderus species requires examination of specific morphological characters not detailed in available sources.
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Distribution
to North America. Documented from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba), the United States (North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Vermont), and Mexico. The spans a broad latitudinal range from the northern Great Plains to the southeastern coastal plain.
Similar Taxa
- Other Dolichoderus speciesShare the elongated mesosoma characteristic of the ; require detailed morphological examination to distinguish.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Austrian entomologist Gustav Mayr in 1870, a prolific taxonomist of the 19th century.