Proceratium pergandei
(Emery, 1895)
Pergandei-clade Hairy Curltail Ants
Proceratium pergandei is a of in the Proceratiinae, to the Central and Eastern United States. It belongs to a of small, cryptic ants commonly known as 'curltail ants' for their distinctive abdominal . Members of the Pergandei-clade within Proceratium are characterized by dense pilosity (hairiness) compared to other .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proceratium pergandei: //proʊˈsɛrətiəm pərˈɡændeɪ.aɪ//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Proceratium by dense body pilosity, placing it in the Pergandei-clade. Specific diagnostic features for separating P. pergandei from closely related species within this clade require examination of subtle morphological characters such as petiolar node shape, propodeal angles, and hair patterns.
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Distribution
to the Central and Eastern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Proceratium speciesP. pergandei is part of a ; separation from requires detailed morphological examination, particularly of hair and petiolar structure.