Nomamyrmex

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nomamyrmex: /noʊˌməˈmɜrnɛks/

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Summary

Nomamyrmex is a genus of army ants in the subfamily Dorylinae, comprising two species known from the Neotropics: Nomamyrmex esenbeckii and Nomamyrmex hartigii. Nomamyrmex esenbeckii has notable ecological significance as it is the only known predator of mature colonies of Atta leaf-cutter ants.

Distribution

Southern United States to northern Argentina for Nomamyrmex esenbeckii; Mexico to southern Brazil for Nomamyrmex hartigii.

Diet

Predatory; Nomamyrmex esenbeckii is known to prey on mature colonies of Atta leaf-cutter ants.

Ecosystem Role

Predator within the ecosystem, particularly of Atta leaf-cutter ants.

Tags

• entomology
• Hymenoptera
• army ants
• Dorylinae