Pheidole adrianoi
Naves, 1985
Florida Rosemary Big-headed Ant
Pheidole adrianoi is a of big-headed in the Pheidole, described by Naves in 1985. The species is known from Florida, where it has been recorded in association with Florida rosemary (Ceratiola ericoides) . As with other members of the hyperdiverse genus Pheidole, this species exhibits with distinct major and . The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pheidole adrianoi: /faɪˈdoʊ.li ˌæd.riˈɑː.nɔɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with Florida rosemary (Ceratiola ericoides) scrub in Florida.
Distribution
Known from Florida, USA.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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