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Red Harvester Ant

Pogonomyrmex barbatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Formicidae ›Genus: Pogonomyrmex

About

Pogonomyrmex barbatus is a species of harvester ant from the genus Pogonomyrmex. Its common names include red ant and red harvester ant. These large (5– to 7-mm) ants prefer arid chaparral habitats and are native to the Southwestern United States. Nests are made underground (up to 2.5 m deep) in exposed areas. Their diets consist primarily of seeds, and they consequently participate in myrmecochory, an ant-plant interaction through which the ants gain nutrients and the plants...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Harvester Ant?
The scientific name of Red Harvester Ant is Pogonomyrmex barbatus.
What kingdom does Red Harvester Ant belong to?
Red Harvester Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red Harvester Ant belong to?
Red Harvester Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red Harvester Ant belong to?
Red Harvester Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Red Harvester Ant belong to?
Red Harvester Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Red Harvester Ant belong to?
Red Harvester Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Red Harvester Ant belong to?
Red Harvester Ant belongs to the genus Pogonomyrmex.