Nylanderia bruesii

(Wheeler, 1903)

Nylanderia bruesii is a of in the Formicinae, first described by Wheeler in 1903. It belongs to the Nylanderia, which includes several species commonly known as crazy ants due to their erratic movement patterns. The species is part of a diverse genus distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, though specific ecological details for N. bruesii remain poorly documented in available literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nylanderia bruesii: /naɪˈlændəriə ˈbruːzi.aɪ/

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Taxonomic Context

Nylanderia bruesii is one of approximately 110 in the Nylanderia. The genus has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many species formerly placed in Paratrechina. The specific epithet 'bruesii' honors Charles Thomas Brues, an American entomologist known for his work on ants and other insects.

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