Colobopsis riehlii
Roger, 1863
Mangrove Gate-keeper Ant
Colobopsis riehlii is an in the Colobopsis, first described by Roger in 1863. The species belongs to the Colobopsis cylindrica group, a lineage known for specialized defensive behaviors including autothysis (self-sacrifice) in some members. It is commonly referred to as the Mangrove Gate-keeper Ant, suggesting an association with mangrove . Like other Colobopsis species, it likely exhibits with specialized major functioning as nest entrance blockers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colobopsis riehlii: /kəˌloʊˈbɒpsɪs ˈriːli.aɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with mangrove environments based on usage.
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Taxonomic Note
The GBIF match lists authorship as 'Mayr, 1861' while Catalogue of Life lists 'Roger, 1863'. This discrepancy in original description date and author requires verification from primary literature.
Group Affiliation
Belongs to the Colobopsis cylindrica group, which includes species with specialized defensive . However, specific behavioral traits of C. riehlii within this group remain undocumented in available sources.