Pheidole tysoni
Forel, 1901
Tyson's Big-headed Ant
Pheidole tysoni is a of big-headed ant in the Pheidole, described by Auguste Forel in 1901. As a member of this hyperdiverse genus, it exhibits the characteristic with distinct major and minor worker . The species is part of the myrmicine and is classified within the Attini tribe. Available information about its and remains limited in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pheidole tysoni: /faɪˈdoʊli ˈtaɪsɒnaɪ/
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Identification
Identification to level within Pheidole requires examination of morphological characters such as shape, , pilosity patterns, and petiole structure. P. tysoni would need to be distinguished from other Pheidole species in its geographic range through detailed morphological comparison or expert identification. No specific diagnostic features for this species are provided in available sources.
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Appearance
As a Pheidole , this exhibits with two distinct : minor workers with proportionally sized , and major workers (soldiers) with disproportionately large, muscular heads that power enlarged . Specific morphological details for P. tysoni are not provided in available sources.
Distribution
Specific geographic distribution for Pheidole tysoni is not detailed in available sources. The Pheidole is primarily distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, with particular diversity in the New World.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pheidole species with major and minor is shared across the ; -level identification requires detailed morphological examination
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Taxonomic placement
Pheidole tysoni is classified within the Attini tribe (formerly considered part of the broader myrmicine ants, though modern classifications sometimes restrict Attini to the fungus-growing ants; the placement here follows Catalogue of Life)
Authorship note
The was described by Swiss myrmecologist Auguste Forel in 1901
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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