Odontomachus clarus

Roger, 1861

Florida trap-jaw ant

Odontomachus clarus is a of trap- to the Florida scrub on the Lake Wales Ridge in Florida. As a member of the Odontomachus, it possesses the characteristic elongated capable of rapid closure. The species is restricted to a specific and threatened , making it of interest.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Odontomachus clarus: //ˌoʊˌdɒn.toʊˈmɑː.kəs ˈklɛər.əs//

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Habitat

Florida scrub on the Lake Wales Ridge, a distinctive xeric shrubland characterized by sandy, nutrient-poor soils and periodic fire disturbance.

Distribution

to Florida, specifically restricted to scrub on the Lake Wales Ridge in central Florida.

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Conservation Significance

The Lake Wales Ridge is a globally significant hotspot with high , and O. clarus is one of many restricted to this threatened . Florida scrub have experienced substantial loss due to agricultural conversion and urban development.