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Veromessor pergandei

Veromessor pergandei

Taxonomy

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

About

Messor pergandei is a species of harvester ant native to the Southwestern United States, especially the deserts of southeastern California. It has also been identified in the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. It was first described by Gustav Mayr, who named it Aphaenogaster pergandei. It has also been referred to as Veromessor pergandei when classified in the Veromessor genus (a junior synonym of Messor). It can also be referred to as a black harvester ant or...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Veromessor pergandei?
The scientific name of Veromessor pergandei is Veromessor pergandei.
What kingdom does Veromessor pergandei belong to?
Veromessor pergandei belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Veromessor pergandei belong to?
Veromessor pergandei belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Veromessor pergandei belong to?
Veromessor pergandei belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Veromessor pergandei belong to?
Veromessor pergandei belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Veromessor pergandei belong to?
Veromessor pergandei belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Veromessor pergandei belong to?
Veromessor pergandei belongs to the genus Veromessor.