Holcoponera is a genus of ants in the subfamily Ectatomminae. They are found in the Neotropics, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.[2] The genus was synonymized under Gnamptogenys for a long time, however Camacho et al. 2022 reinstated the validity of this genus.[3]

Species

As of 2024, Holcoponera contains 40 valid extant species.

References

  1. ^ Bolton, B. (2024). "Holcoponera Mayr, 1887 valid feminine". AntCat. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  2. ^ Economo, Evan; Guénard, Benoit. "antmaps.org Holcoponera". antmaps.org. Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. ^ Camacho, G.P.; et al. (25 January 2022). "UCE phylogenomics resolves major relationships among ectaheteromorph ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Ectatomminae, Heteroponerinae): a new classification for the subfamilies and the description of a new genus". Insect Systematics and Diversity. 1 (5): 1. doi:10.1093/isd/ixab026. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
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