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Dorymyrmex is a genus of ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae.
Dorymyrmex insanus is a species of pyramid ant, one of several species known as crazy ants, for their "frenetic" movement and swarming behavior. It is found in hot, dry habitats in the southern parts of the United States, much of Central America, and tropical South America. Dorymyrmex insanus is listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Dorymyrmex bicolor is a species of ant in the Dolichoderinae subfamily. Dorymyrmex bicolor was recently known as Conomyrma bicolor but has been renamed to Dorymyrmex bicolor. Dorymyrmex bicolor has a single petiole and a slit-like orifice which releases chemical compounds. This ant does not have the capability to sting. Dorymyrmex bicolor is primarily found in arid desert regions in Central and South America and the southwestern United States.
Dorymyrmex antarcticus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Forel in 1904, the species is endemic to Argentina and Chile.
Dorymyrmex baeri is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by André in 1903, the species is endemic to Argentina.
Dorymyrmex biconis is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Forel in 1912, the species is endemic to Colombia and Venezuela.
Dorymyrmex bituber is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Santschi in 1916, the species is endemic to Argentina and Paraguay.
Dorymyrmex breviscapis is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Forel in 1912, the species is endemic to Argentina.
Dorymyrmex brunneus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Forel in 1908, the species is endemic to several nations in South America.
Dorymyrmex bureni also known as pyramid ant is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Trager in 1988, the species is endemic to the United States and Mexico. Pyramid ants are medium-sized ants, ranging from 2–4 mm. They are light orange in color and fast moving. Unlike other ants in the area like red imported fire ants, this species is not aggressive towards humans. The workers have a foul smelling coconut odor when crushed. Dorymyrmex bureni hunt living insects, even other winged ants. They also search for sap-sucking insects from which they collect honeydew. On the head of these ants are curved hairs, used for transporting beads of damp sand. Colonies are small. Nests usually have a single entrance with a mound of sand shaped like a crater. Dorymyrmex bureni prefer sandy soil. This species of ant is not an indoor pest, and pesticides should not be used. They are found throughout Florida.
Dorymyrmex caretteoides is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Forel in 1914, the species is endemic to Argentina.
Dorymyrmex coniculus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Santschi in 1922, the species is endemic to Argentina.
Dorymyrmex elegans is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Trager in 1988, the species is endemic to the United States and Mexico, where it is a nocturnal species and is normally seen on cool days.
Dorymyrmex flavus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by McCook in 1879, the species is endemic to the United States and Mexico.
Dorymyrmex lipan is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Snelling in 1995, the species is endemic to the United States and Mexico.
Dorymyrmex minutus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Emery in 1895, the species is endemic to Argentina and Chile
Dorymyrmex paiute is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Snelling in 1995, the species is endemic to the United States.
Dorymyrmex paranensis is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Santschi in 1922, the species is endemic to Paraguay.
Dorymyrmex tuberosus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Cuezzo and Guerrero in 2011, the species is endemic to Colombia.
Dorymyrmex xerophylus is a species of ant in the genus Dorymyrmex. Described by Cuezzo and Guerrero in 2011, the species is endemic to Colombia.
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- ↑ Shattuck, S. O. 1992c. Generic revision of the ant subfamily Dolichoderinae (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Sociobiology21: 1-181 (page 85, Combination in Dorymyrmex)