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last updated 22.March.2008


Dorymyrmex (cone ants)

Dorymyrmex is a small, soil-nesting dolichoderine ant abundant in the warmer climates of the new world, particularly in open and arid habitats. Nests of these active, alert ants are often marked by a characteristic volcano-shaped nest entrance.  


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Nearctic species:

Dorymyrmex bicolor

Dorymyrmex bicolor

Dorymyrmex bicolor

Dorymyrmex bicolor

Dorymyrmex bicolor

Dorymyrmex bicolor

Dorymyrmex flavus

Dorymyrmex flavus

Dorymyrmex insanus

Dorymyrmex insanus

Dorymyrmex insanus

Dorymyrmex insanus

Dorymyrmex insanus

Dorymyrmex insanus

Dorymyrmex insanus & Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Dorymyrmex insanus & Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Dorymyrmex insanus & Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Neotropical species:

Dorymyrmex brunneus

Dorymyrmex thoracicus

Dorymyrmex thoracicus


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