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Guides

• Dolichoderus taschenbergi

  Taschenberg's Odorous Ant

  Dolichoderus taschenbergi is a North American ant species in the odorous ant subfamily Dolichoderinae. Described by Mayr in 1866, it is endemic to Canada and the United States. The species exhibits sporadic dispersion patterns and has been studied for its mutualistic relationships with honeydew-producing hemipterans. Colony structure may include polygynous nesting patterns, though this requires further research.

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