Strumigenys hexamera

(Brown, 1958)

Strumigenys hexamera is a of trap- in the Strumigenys, first described by in 1958 under the basionym Epitritus hexamerus. The species belongs to the diverse ant genus Strumigenys, which comprises over 850 species known for their specialized predatory . It has been recorded from the conterminous 48 United States.

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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 in 1958, later transferred to Strumigenys. The has also been placed in the Pyramica by some authorities, though this is not universally accepted.

Nomenclatural note

The epithet 'hexamera' derives from Greek, likely referring to six or parts, though the original etymology was not explicitly stated in the protologue.

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