Nylanderia hystrix
(Trager, 1984)
Nylanderia hystrix is a of in the Formicinae, described by Trager in 1984. The specific epithet 'hystrix' (Latin for 'porcupine') likely refers to some aspect of the species' , possibly pilosity or -like structures. As a member of the Nylanderia, it belongs to a group commonly known as crazy ants due to their erratic, rapid movements. The genus Nylanderia contains numerous species distributed globally, with several being notable pests.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nylanderia hystrix: /ˌnaɪlænˈdɪəriə ˈhɪstrɪks/
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Taxonomic note
The was described by James C. Trager in 1984. The Nylanderia has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many species formerly placed in Paratrechina transferred to Nylanderia.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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