Brachymyrmex depilis

Emery, 1893

Hairless Rover Ant

Brachymyrmex depilis is a North of rover in the Formicinae. The species was described by Emery in 1893. A 2019 study synonymized B. nanellus and rejected the B. depilis flavescens due to lack of significant morphological differences. The "Hairless Rover Ant" reflects its relatively appearance compared to .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachymyrmex depilis: /ˌbræ.kɪˈmɜr.mɛks deɪˈpaɪlɪs/

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Distribution

to North America. Documented in the United States, with records from Vermont and other states.

Similar Taxa

Brachymyrmex patagonicusBoth are small rover in the same ; B. patagonicus is a documented of and has been confused with other Brachymyrmex in field observations.
Brachymyrmex obscuriorAnother small rover found in similar ; distinguished by subtle morphological differences in pilosity and coloration.

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Taxonomic Revision

A 2019 study found no significant morphological differences to support recognition of two , leading to the rejection of B. depilis flavescens (Grundmann, 1952). The same study concluded that B. nanellus (Wheeler, 1903) is a synonym of B. depilis.