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.



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).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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