Typhlomyrmex Explained

Typhlomyrmex is a genus of ants in the subfamily Ectatomminae. Known from the Neotropics, the genus has a wide distribution. Some species are restricted in range, while for example Typhlomyrmex rogenhoferi is known from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. Little is known about their biology. The name "Typhlomyrmex" means "blind ant", as this genus contains only blind ants. Previously classified under the monotypic tribe Typhlomyrmecini, it was merged into Ectatommini in 2022.^[1]

Species

• Typhlomyrmex clavicornis Emery, 1906
• Typhlomyrmex foreli Santschi, 1925
• Typhlomyrmex major Santschi, 1923
• Typhlomyrmex meire Lacau, Villemant & Delabie, 2004
• Typhlomyrmex prolatus Brown, 1965
• Typhlomyrmex pusillus Emery, 1894
• Typhlomyrmex rogenhoferi Mayr, 1862

Notes and References

1. Camacho . G.P. . Franco . W. . Branstetter. M.G.. Pie. M.R.. Longino. J.T.. Schultz. T.R.. Feitosa. R.M.. 1. UCE phylogenomics resolves major relationships among ectaheteromorph ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Ectatomminae, Heteroponerinae): a new classification for the subfamilies and the description of a new genus. . Insect Systematics and Diversity . 25 January 2022 . 1 . 5 . 1 . 10.1093/isd/ixab026 . 27 November 2024 . camachoetal2022.