Scientific illustration of Ocymyrmex dekerus (Strandveld Hotrod ant) - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Strandveld Hotrod ant

Ocymyrmex dekerus

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Sci. Name
Ocymyrmex dekerus
Tribe
Crematogastrini
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Author
Bolton & Marsh, 1989
Common Name
Strandveld Hotrod ant
Distribution
Found in 3 countries
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Introduction

Ocymyrmex dekerus (Strandveld Hotrod ant) is an ant speciesof the genusOcymyrmex , belonging to the subfamily Myrmicinae and tribe Crematogastrini . It is documented in 3 countries , including Botswana, Namibia, South Africa .

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Status by country, from Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Native Invasive Introduced (indoor) Intercepted Unknown
Data Sources
Year Range 2000 - 2026
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