Crematogaster depilis
Wheeler, 1919
Crematogaster depilis is a of acrobat in the Formicidae, described by Wheeler in 1919. The Crematogaster is known for its characteristic -shaped that can be raised over the when alarmed, a that gives these ants their . Like other members of this genus, C. depilis is likely to be arboreal or associated with woody vegetation. The species has been documented through 24 observations on iNaturalist, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crematogaster depilis: //krɛˌmætəˈɡæstər dɪˈpaɪlɪs//
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Similar Taxa
- Crematogaster laeviusculaBoth are North American Crematogaster ; C. laeviuscula is better documented as a of paper wasp nests and may overlap in range and
- Crematogaster sp. (undetermined acrobat ants)Without -level diagnostic features documented, C. depilis may be confused with other congeneric acrobat ants sharing the characteristic -shaped and elevated posture when disturbed
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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