last updated 26.Apr.2008 |
Aphaenogaster
Aphaenogaster is a heterogeneous assemblage of slender myrmicine
ants found worldwide. Some species are important in dispersing plant
seeds. Other species, such as A. tennesseensis pictured below,
are social parasites. A few Australian species build extensive soil
mounds and are regarded as pests of lawns and pastures.
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Nearctic species:
Australian species:
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