Pseudomyrmex ejectus

(Smith, 1858)

Shining Dark Twig Ant

Pseudomyrmex ejectus is a of twig in the Pseudomyrmex, characterized by its slender, -like body form and notably large relative to other ants. The species belongs to a diverse Neotropical genus with over 200 species, many of which are associated with arboreal . Like other Pseudomyrmex, this species exhibits an elongate adapted for life on vegetation rather than ground-foraging.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudomyrmex ejectus: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈmɜːrmɛks iˈdʒɛktəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Brazilian states of Amazonas (BR-AM), Mato Grosso (BR-MT), and Pará (BR-PA).

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