Pheidole clementensis
Gregg, 1969
San Clemente Island Big-headed Ant
Pheidole clementensis is a of big-headed ant in the Pheidole, described by Gregg in 1969. It is to San Clemente Island, California, and is recognized as a distinct species within the highly diverse genus Pheidole, which contains over 1,000 species globally. Like other Pheidole species, it exhibits with distinct soldier and minor worker .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pheidole clementensis: /faɪˈdoʊli ˌklɛmənˈtɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
to San Clemente Island, California, United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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