Pseudoponera stigma
(Fabricius, 1804)
Pantropical Wolf Ant
A pantropical in the Ponerinae, commonly known as the Pantropical Wolf Ant. The species has been documented across tropical regions including South America and parts of the United States, with 42 iNaturalist observations supporting its broad distribution. It belongs to a of ground-dwelling ants characterized by solitary foraging and predatory habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudoponera stigma: /sjuːdoʊˈpɒnərə ˈstɪɡmə/
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Distribution
Pantropical distribution with records from Colombia (Alejandría, Miralindo; Leticia), Rica, and the contiguous United States. The specific localities documented include Amazonian regions of Colombia and the southeastern United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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