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Guides

• Brachymyrmex species-d

  Brachymyrmex species-d is an undescribed species within the genus Brachymyrmex, a group of small, inconspicuous ants commonly known as "rover ants." The genus Brachymyrmex contains multiple cryptic species that are difficult to distinguish morphologically, and species-d represents one of several lineages awaiting formal taxonomic description. Like other members of the genus, it is expected to be minute in size and adapted to disturbed habitats, though specific biological details remain undocumented pending formal study.

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• Fiorinia

  Fiorinia is a genus of armored scale insects (family Diaspididae) comprising approximately 70 species. The genus is characterized by pupillarial development, where the adult female remains enclosed within the second-instar exuviae. Species are predominantly distributed in tropical and subtropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, though several have become invasive pests globally through trade in ornamental plants. Notable invasive species include F. externa (elongate hemlock scale), F. fioriniae (palm fiorinia scale), F. phantasma (phantasma scale), and F. theae (tea scale).

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