Forelius mccooki
(McCook, 1880)
Forelius mccooki is a of in the Dolichoderinae, native to the United States and Mexico. The species was described by McCook in 1880. It nests in soil, often constructing a small mound, and also nests under stones. As a member of the Forelius, it is part of a group of small, fast-moving ants commonly found in warm, open .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Forelius mccooki: /fɔːˈreɪliəs məˈkʊki/
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Habitat
Nests in soil, often surrounded by a small mound; also nests under stones. Found in open, warm typical of the Forelius.
Distribution
to the United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic Note
Authority sometimes cited as McCook, 1879 in some databases (e.g., GBIF, NCBI), though 1880 is the standard citation in Catalogue of Life and iNaturalist.