Temnothorax gallae

(Smith, 1949)

Temnothorax gallae is a of in the Formicidae, originally described by Smith in 1949. It belongs to the Temnothorax, a diverse group of small ants commonly known as acorn ants or rock ants due to their nesting habits in pre-existing cavities. The species epithet "gallae" suggests an association with plant galls, though specific details of this relationship remain poorly documented. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a cavity-nesting species that occupies small, enclosed spaces in vegetation or ground debris.

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How to pronounce Temnothorax gallae: /ˌtɛmnoʊˈθɔːræks ˈɡæliː/

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