Pheidole inquilina

(Wheeler, 1903)

Pheidole inquilina is a of in the Pheidole, first described by Wheeler in 1903. It is to the United States. The species belongs to the hyperdiverse genus Pheidole, which contains over 1,000 species globally and is characterized by pronounced with distinct major and minor worker .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pheidole inquilina: /faɪˈdoʊli ɪnkwəˈlaɪnə/

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Distribution

to the United States. Specific distribution records are sparse, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'inquilina' (Latin for 'lodger' or 'tenant') suggests a possible lifestyle, though this has not been confirmed in the available literature. Inquiline ants are social that live in the nests of other .

Data Availability

Information on this is extremely limited. It is not mentioned in major reviews or ecological studies, suggesting it may be a rare or poorly studied native species rather than a pest species.