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Strumigenys

Ant genus · 895 species · 100 countries

Genus
Strumigenys
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Tribe
Attini
Distribution
Found in 100 countries
Colony form
monogynous, oligogynous, polygynous, optionally polygynous
Species count
895 species (4 fossil)

About Strumigenys

Strumigenys is a genus within the family Formicidae , classified in the subfamily Myrmicinae (tribe Attini) . AntScout currently documents 895 species in this genus, distributed across 100 countries , including Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belize.

Species in this genus exhibit monogynous and oligogynous and polygynous and optionally polygynous colony structures. Monogynous colonies have a single reproductive queen, making them straightforward to start from a single founding queen - ideal for beginner ant keepers. Polygynous colonies can host multiple queens, allowing for rapid colony growth.

Where Strumigenys Is Found

Species in this genus are documented in 100 countries:

AnguillaArgentinaAustraliaBarbadosBelizeBolivia, Plurinational State ofBrazilBrunei DarussalamCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCentral African RepublicChileChinaColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCosta RicaCubaCuraçaoCôte d'IvoireDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaFijiFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIndiaIndonesiaItalyJamaicaJapanKenyaKorea, Republic ofLao People's Democratic RepublicLiberiaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMartiniqueMauritiusMayotteMexicoMozambiqueNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaPalauPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPuerto RicoRomaniaRwandaRéunionSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSeychellesSingaporeSlovakiaSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSpainSri LankaTaiwan, Province of ChinaTanzania, United Republic ofThailandTogoTokelauTrinidad and TobagoUgandaUnited States of AmericaVenezuela, Bolivarian Republic ofViet NamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (U.S.)Wallis and FutunaZimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species does Strumigenys have?

The genus Strumigenys includes 895 species documented on AntScout, spread across 100 countries. 4 of these are fossil species.

Where do Strumigenys ants live?

Strumigenys species are found in 100 countries , including Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belize. Distribution varies by species - check individual species pages for precise range maps.

Can I buy Strumigenys ants?

Strumigenys ants may be available from ant dealers depending on your region. Some species are popular in the hobby and regularly sold as founding queens or small colonies. Check local antkeeping communities or specialty shops in your country.

Are Strumigenys ants good for beginners?

This depends on the specific species. Some Strumigenys species are beginner-friendly with straightforward care requirements, while others may need specific conditions. Browse the individual species profiles below for care difficulty and requirements.

All Strumigenys Species (895)

Click a species to view its full profile, including distribution map, care information, nuptial flight calendar, and identification photos.