Dorymyrmex flavescens facts for kids
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Dorymyrmex flavescens is a type of ant found in Argentina. This ant species belongs to a group of ants called Dorymyrmex. A scientist named Gustav Mayr first described this species in 1866.
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What is Dorymyrmex flavescens?
Dorymyrmex flavescens is an ant species. It is known for living in the country of Argentina. Like all ants, it is an insect that lives in colonies. These colonies can have many ants working together.
Where do these ants live?
Dorymyrmex flavescens ants are endemic to Argentina. This means they are only found naturally in Argentina. They are part of the amazing insect life there.
Who discovered this ant?
The ant was first described by Gustav Mayr. He was an entomologist, a scientist who studies insects. He officially named and described this ant in 1866.
Subspecies of Dorymyrmex flavescens
Some ant species have different types within them. These are called subspecies. Dorymyrmex flavescens has two known subspecies:
- Dorymyrmex flavescens jactans
- Dorymyrmex flavescens mandibularis
These subspecies were described by another scientist named Santschi. He found Dorymyrmex flavescens jactans in 1916. He described Dorymyrmex flavescens mandibularis in 1925.
See also
In Spanish: Dorymyrmex flavescens para niños
