Myrmecophilus nebrascensis
Lugger, 1898
Nebraska ant cricket
Myrmecophilus nebrascensis, the Nebraska , is a of ant cricket in the . It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is an obligate myrmecophile, living in association with ant colonies. The species was described by Lugger in 1898.
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How to pronounce Myrmecophilus nebrascensis: //mɜːrmɛˈkɒfɪləs ˌnɛbrəˈsɛn.sɪs//
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Habitat
Found in nests, as an obligate myrmecophile. Specific ant associations are not documented in the available sources.
Distribution
North America: confirmed records from Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Host Associations
- Formicidae - myrmecophileObligate associate of colonies; specific or not documented
Behavior
Obligate myrmecophile, living within colonies. Specific behavioral to ant colony life are not documented for this .
Similar Taxa
- Myrmecophilus oregonensisAnother North in the same ; geographic range and associations may differ
- Myrmecophilus americanusWidespread North ; separation requires detailed examination
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This indicates ongoing taxonomic evaluation.
Data Availability
The has only 33 observations on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported, likely due to its cryptic lifestyle inside nests.