Temnothorax texanus

(Wheeler, 1903)

Texas Acorn Ant

Temnothorax texanus is a of acorn ant in the Temnothorax, described by Wheeler in 1903. The species is native to Texas and surrounding regions, where it inhabits small cavities such as hollow nuts, twigs, and other pre-existing shelters. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, cavity-nesting with a specialized lifestyle dependent on finding and occupying suitable microhabitats. The species has been documented in entomological collections and is recognized as part of the diverse North American Temnothorax fauna.

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How to pronounce Temnothorax texanus: /ˌtɛm.noʊˈθɔː.ræks tɛkˈseɪnəs/

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Habitat

Small pre-existing cavities including hollow nuts, twigs, and other wooden shelters; typical of acorn ant nesting .

Distribution

Texas, USA; possibly adjacent regions.

Similar Taxa

  • Temnothorax curvispinosusBoth are small cavity-nesting acorn ants with similar and ; distinguished by specific morphological characters in the original description.
  • Temnothorax longispinosusAnother co-occurring acorn ant with similar nesting habits in twigs and nuts; requires examination of key morphological traits for separation.

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