Pheidole virago
Wheeler, 1915
helmet beetle
Pheidole virago is a of big-headed ant in the Formicidae, described by Wheeler in 1915. The species is part of the hyperdiverse Pheidole, which is characterized by pronounced with distinct soldier and minor worker . Information about this specific species is extremely limited in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pheidole virago: /faɪˈdoʊli vaɪˈreɪɡoʊ/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Big-headed Ants Are Biggest in Australia Due to Competition
- During Quarantine, an Entomologist Takes a Closer Look at a New Invasive Ant Species
- Tempting tok-tokkies | Beetles In The Bush
- Fire ant winged reproductives: male and female | Beetles In The Bush