Aphantochilus
Aphantochilus is a small genus of ant-mimicking crab spiders from Central and South America.[1]
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| Genus: | Aphantochilus O. P-Cambridge, 1870 |
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The three known species mimic ants of the genus Cephalotes (probably C. atratus), which are their preferred prey.
A. rogersi is a polymorphic mimic: some individuals use C. atratus as a model species, while others resemble C. pusillus. Individuals of A. rogersi have been observed carrying ant carcasses.
Species
- Aphantochilus cambridgei Canals, 1933 (Argentina)
- Aphantochilus inermipes Simon, 1929 (Brazil)
- Aphantochilus rogersi O. P.-Cambridge, 1870 (Panama to Paraguay)
References
- "Aphantochilus". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
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