Strumigenys chiricahua
(Ward, 1988)
Strumigenys chiricahua is a of trap-jaw described by Ward in 1988. The specific epithet references the Chiricahua Mountains, a mountain range in southeastern Arizona known for high and biodiversity. 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 prey.
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 classification of dacetine ants. The Pyramica was previously recognized as distinct from Strumigenys based on , but has since been synonymized under Strumigenys in most modern treatments.