Formica argentea

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Formica argentea: /fɔːrˈmɪkə ɑːrdʒɛnˈtiːə/

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Summary

Formica argentea is a species of ant in the family Formicidae known for its silvery appearance and social behavior, including being raided and enslaved by Polyergus breviceps.

Predators

Polyergus breviceps

Evolution

Described first in 1902 by William Morton Wheeler as Formica fusca argentata. Later renamed in 1912 to Formica fusca argentea due to prior naming issues.

Tags

  • Formica
  • ant
  • Formicidae
  • silvery ant