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10.25100/socolen.v35i1.9199
Submitted: 18-03-2020
Published: 15-01-2009

First record of the ant genus Myrcidris (Formicidae: Pseudomyrmecinae) from Colombia

Universidad del Magdalena, Instituto de Investigaciones Tropicales
Keywords: Ants, Biodiversity, Amazon

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GUERRERO RJ. First record of the ant genus Myrcidris (Formicidae: Pseudomyrmecinae) from Colombia. Rev. Colomb. Entomol. [Internet]. 2009 Jan. 15 [cited 2026 Oct. 12];35(1):103-4. Available from: https://revistacolombianaentomologia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/SOCOLEN/article/view/9199
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Abstract

The genus Myrcidris and its only described species, M. epicharis are registered for the first time from Colombia. The possible distribution throughout the Amazon watershed of the genus Myrcidris and its obligate relation with ant- plant Myrcia are discussed.

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How to Cite

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GUERRERO RJ. First record of the ant genus Myrcidris (Formicidae: Pseudomyrmecinae) from Colombia. Rev. Colomb. Entomol. [Internet]. 2009 Jan. 15 [cited 2026 Oct. 12];35(1):103-4. Available from: https://revistacolombianaentomologia.univalle.edu.co/index.php/SOCOLEN/article/view/9199
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