5,061 observations
Florida Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex badius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Hymenoptera βΊFamily: Formicidae βΊGenus: Pogonomyrmex
About
Pogonomyrmex badius, or the Florida harvester ant, is a species of harvester ant in the genus Pogonomyrmex. It is the only Pogonomyrmex species found on the east coast of the United States and the only one in North America known to be polymorphic. The Florida Harvester ant is commonly found in Florida scrub and other similar habitats within the Atlantic coastal plain states.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Florida Harvester Ant is Pogonomyrmex badius.
- Florida Harvester Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Florida Harvester Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Florida Harvester Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
- Florida Harvester Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Florida Harvester Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
- Florida Harvester Ant belongs to the genus Pogonomyrmex.