Crematogaster torosa
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Superfamily: Formicoidea
- Family: Formicidae
- Subfamily: Myrmicinae
- Tribe: Crematogastrini
- Genus: Crematogaster
- Species: torosa
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crematogaster torosa: //krɛˌmætəˈɡæstər tɔˈroʊsə//
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Summary
Crematogaster torosa is a species of ant in the family Formicidae, synonymized with older records under the name Crematogaster arizonensis. It has several subspecies and is known for its diurnal foraging behavior, though some workers forage nocturnally.
Habitat
Often found in forest habitat.
Distribution
Found from southern Arizona and southern Texas (Hidalgo & Cameron Counties) to South America.
Diet
Generalized scavengers that frequently visit extrafloral nectaries.
Tags
- Crematogaster torosa
- Ant
- Formicidae
- Subspecies
- Foraging behavior