Dorymyrmex xerophylus

Dorymyrmex xerophylus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Cuezzo and Guerrero in 2011, the species is endemic to Colombia.[1]

Dorymyrmex xerophylus
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Binomial name
Dorymyrmex xerophylus
Cuezzo & Guerrero, 2011

Appearance

Dorymyrmex xerophylus closely resembles Dorymyrmex goeldii, but differs in color, size, and pubescence. The workers have a light brown color with a darker gaster, and have golden hairs.[2]

References

  1. Cuezzo, Fabiana; Guerrero, Roberto J. (2012). "The ant genus Dorymyrmex Mayr in Colombia" (PDF). Psyche: A Journal of Entomology. 2012: 1–24. doi:10.1155/2012/516058. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  2. http://antwiki.org/wiki/Dorymyrmex_xerophylus


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