Brachymyrmex musculus

Forel, 1899

Brachymyrmex musculus is a small in the Formicinae, first described by Forel in 1899. The species belongs to a commonly known as "rover ants" or "sugar ants" due to their foraging habits. Very little species-specific information is documented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachymyrmex musculus: //ˌbræ.kɪˈmɜr.mɛks ˈmʌs.kjʊ.ləs//

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Distribution

Conterminous 48 United States (present); distribution records sparse.

Similar Taxa

  • Brachymyrmex obscuriorAnother small rover in the same with overlapping distribution in Florida; B. musculus distinguished by subtle morphological differences in and pattern.

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