Pima-group
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Pogonomyrmex pima
Pima-group Harvester Ants
Pogonomyrmex pima is a seed-harvesting ant in the genus Pogonomyrmex, described by Wheeler in 1909. As a member of the harvester ant group, it belongs to a lineage known for constructing large nest clearings, collecting and storing seeds, and possessing potent defensive stings. The species is part of the Pima species group within the genus, which is distributed across arid regions of North America. Like other Pogonomyrmex species, P. pima likely plays significant ecological roles in seed dispersal, soil nutrient cycling, and as a food source for specialized predators.