Monomorium viridum
Brown, 1943
Metallic Trailing Ant
Monomorium viridum is a small in the Formicidae, described by Brown in 1943. It is commonly known as the Metallic Trailing Ant, a name reflecting its distinctive coloration and foraging . The species belongs to the Monomorium, a diverse group of ants that includes both native and distributed across tropical and temperate regions worldwide.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monomorium viridum: /mɒnəˈmɔːriəm ˈvɪrɪdəm/
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Behavior
The "Metallic Trailing " suggests this exhibits trailing during foraging, a characteristic seen in some Monomorium species where form distinct recruitment trails between nest and food sources.