Temnothorax obliquicanthus

(Cole, 1953)

Temnothorax obliquicanthus is a of in the , originally described by Cole in 1953. As a member of the Temnothorax, it belongs to a diverse group of small ants commonly known as acorn ants or rock ants due to their frequent nesting habits. The genus contains over 350 species worldwide, with approximately 60 species documented from North America. Like other Temnothorax species, T. obliquicanthus is likely a cavity-nesting ant that utilizes pre-existing small spaces such as hollow acorns, twigs, or rock crevices for colony establishment.

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How to pronounce Temnothorax obliquicanthus: /tɛm.noʊˈθɔːr.æks oʊˌblɪ.kwɪˈkæn.θəs/

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