Dolichoderus plagiatus explained

Dolichoderus plagiatus is a species of ant in the genus Dolichoderus. It was described by Mayr in 1870.^[1]

Distribution

The species is endemic to North America. In can be found within the borders of Canada, Mexico and the United States.^[2] In Canada, they are found in New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba.^[2] In the United States, it can be found in North Dakota, and it is also commonly found in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Mayr, G. 1870b. Neue Formiciden. Verh. K-K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 20: 939-996 (page 960, worker described)
2. Smith, D. R. 1979. Superfamily Formicoidea. Pp. 1323-1467 in: Krombein, K. V., Hurd, P. D., Smith, D. R., Burks, B. D. (eds.) Catalog of Hymenoptera in America north of Mexico. Volume 2. Apocrita (Aculeata). Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Pr (page 1416)