Dorymyrmex grandulus
(Forel, 1922)
Great Cone Ant, Mousy Pyramid Ant
Dorymyrmex grandulus, commonly known as the great cone or mousy pyramid ant, is a of ant in the Dorymyrmex described by Auguste Forel in 1922. The species is to the United States and belongs to the pyramid ant group, which are characterized by their distinctive conical nest mounds. Like other Dorymyrmex species, they are typically found in open, sandy and are active foragers during warm periods.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dorymyrmex grandulus: //ˌdɔɹɪˈmɜɹmɛks ˈɡɹændjʊləs//
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Distribution
to the United States. Specific range details within the United States are not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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