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Decamera
''Myrmelachista'' is a Neotropical genus of ants in the subfamily Formicinae. The genus is found exclusively in the Neotropical realm. Little is known regarding their biology. Habitat and distribution The genus is restricted to the Neotropical region, and 41% of the species in this genus can be found in Brazil. The species in this genus are arboreal and engage in the specialized practice of nesting in trunk cavities and among twigs. These ant species may also form complex mutual associations with certain myrmecophytes or with Coccidae and Pseudococcidae species. Little information is available regarding the biology of ''Myrmelachista'' species; however, it is known that these species generally feed on extrafloral nectaries and on animal-derived proteins. Description ''Myrmelachista'' species possess between nine and 10 antennal segments. Most nine-segmented ''Myrmelachista'' species are found in Central America and the Caribbean (with only two known nine-segmented ''Myrmelachista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julius Roger
Julius Roger (23 February 1819 – 7 January 1865) was a German Physician, medical doctor, Entomology, entomologist, and Folklore, folklorist who worked in Racibórz, Ratibor, in Upper Silesia, most notable for having arranged (and raised the necessary monies) to build hospitals in Rudy, Silesian Voivodeship, Groß Rauden, Pilchowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Pilchowitz, and the current public hospital in Rybnik. He is also notable for collaborating with entomologist Ernst Gustav Kraatz, contributing to Kraatz's founding of the German Entomological Institute collections; for identifying and discovering over 400 new species of beetles and other insects; and for collecting folk songs (a collection of 546 songs - huntsmens songs, pastoral and farmers songs, Gypsy songs, ballads, and love songs). His zoological author abbreviation is Roger. See also * :Taxa named by Julius Roger, Taxa authored by Julius Roger References External links Wikidata query of taxa he named. 1819 b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrmelachista Amicta
''Myrmelachista'' is a Neotropical genus of ants in the subfamily Formicinae. The genus is found exclusively in the Neotropical realm. Little is known regarding their biology. Habitat and distribution The genus is restricted to the Neotropical region, and 41% of the species in this genus can be found in Brazil. The species in this genus are arboreal and engage in the specialized practice of nesting in trunk cavities and among twigs. These ant species may also form complex mutual associations with certain myrmecophytes or with Coccidae and Pseudococcidae species. Little information is available regarding the biology of ''Myrmelachista'' species; however, it is known that these species generally feed on extrafloral nectaries and on animal-derived proteins. Description ''Myrmelachista'' species possess between nine and 10 antennal segments. Most nine-segmented ''Myrmelachista'' species are found in Central America and the Caribbean (with only two known nine-segmented ''Myrmelachista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |