Nylanderia vividula

(Nylander, 1846)

Field Crazy Ant

Nylanderia vividula is a of in the Formicinae, commonly known as the Field Crazy Ant. are morphologically similar to N. terricola, requiring examination of males for definitive identification. The species was originally described by Nylander in 1846 and has undergone taxonomic revision, with the N. vividula mjobergi synonymized under the senior name. It is native to the Nearctic region and has been recorded from multiple countries including Cuba and Cyprus.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nylanderia vividula: /nɪˈlændɛɹiə vɪˈvɪdjʊlə/

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Identification

of N. vividula are difficult to distinguish from N. terricola based on alone; presence of males is required for reliable identification. The N. vividula mjobergi has been synonymized with N. vividula, eliminating this former diagnostic distinction.

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Distribution

Native to the Nearctic region. Documented from Cuba (present), Cyprus, Czech Republic, and Belgium (doubtful record).

Similar Taxa

Nylanderia terricola are morphologically very similar to N. vividula, requiring male specimens for definitive separation.
Nylanderia guatemalensisFormer N. vividula antillana was synonymized under N. guatemalensis, creating historical confusion.