Strumigenys chiricahua
(Ward, 1988)
Strumigenys chiricahua is a of trap- described by Ward in 1988. The specific epithet references the Chiricahua Mountains, a mountain range in southeastern Arizona known for high and . The species belongs to a large of miniature predatory ants characterized by specialized . Like other members of Strumigenys, it likely possesses elongated mandibles capable of rapid closure to capture .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strumigenys chiricahua: //ˌstrumɪˈdʒɛnɪs ˌʃɪrɪˈkɑːwə//
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Distribution
The Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, part of the Madrean Sky Islands region.
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Taxonomic Note
Strumigenys chiricahua has been treated as a synonym under Pyramica chiricahua in some taxonomic databases (e.g., GBIF), reflecting historical taxonomic instability in the generic of dacetine . The Pyramica was previously recognized as distinct from Strumigenys based on , but has since been synonymized under Strumigenys in most modern treatments.