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 .
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 are that live in the nests of other ant .
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 species rather than a .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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