Tetramorium hispidum

(Wheeler, 1915)

Tetramorium hispidum is a of in the Myrmicinae, first described by Wheeler in 1915. It is distinguished from similar ants by the structure surrounding its antennal insertions. The species possesses short, stubble-like hairs on the pronotum and frontal carinae, and has 11-segmented . As a member of the Tetramorium, it belongs to a diverse group of ants commonly known as pavement ants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tetramorium hispidum: /tɛtrəˈmɔːriəm ˈhɪspɪdəm/

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Identification

Tetramorium hispidum can be distinguished from similar Myrmicinae ants by examining the structure surrounding the antennal insertions. The presence of short, stubble-like hairs on the pronotum and frontal carinae provides additional diagnostic characters. The 11-segmented also serve as a distinguishing feature.

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Appearance

Tetramorium hispidum has 11-segmented . The pronotum and frontal carinae bear short, stubble-like hairs. The structure surrounding the antennal insertions differs from similar Myrmicinae .

Similar Taxa

Tetramorium caespitumSimilar in general appearance as a congeneric pavement ant, but T. hispidum differs in antennal insertion structure and the presence of stubble-like hairs on pronotum and frontal carinae
Other MyrmicinaeT. hispidum is distinguished from other Myrmicinae by the specific structure surrounding its antennal insertions

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Taxonomic Note

Tetramorium hispidum was described by Wheeler in 1915. The Tetramorium contains numerous , some of which form cryptic that are difficult to distinguish morphologically.