Strumigenys hexamera
(Brown, 1958)
Strumigenys hexamera is a of trap-jaw in the Strumigenys, first described by Brown in 1958 under the basionym Epitritus hexamerus. The species belongs to the diverse myrmicine ant genus Strumigenys, which comprises over 850 species known for their specialized predatory . It has been recorded from the conterminous 48 United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strumigenys hexamera: /struːmɪˈdʒɛnɪs hɛkˈsæmɪrə/
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Distribution
Conterminous 48 United States (present).
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Epitritus hexamerus by Brown in 1958, later transferred to Strumigenys. The has also been placed in the Pyramica by some authorities, though this classification is not universally accepted.
Nomenclatural note
The epithet 'hexamera' derives from Greek, likely referring to six segments or parts, though the original etymology was not explicitly stated in the protologue.