Neivamyrmex harrisii
This record describes Neivamyrmex harrisii (species). Recorded family: Formicidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Large Neivamyrmex males with straight mandibles and larger ocelli than similar species ( nigrescens, opacithorax, texanus, carolinensis , and kiowapache ).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Formicoidea
- Family
- Formicidae (Ants)
- Subfamily
- Dorylinae
- Tribe
- Ecitonini
- Genus
- Neivamyrmex (Common Army Ants)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-TX (w scattered records further n.), south into Colima, Mexico - AntWiki
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Neivamyrmex harrisii. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Neivamyrmex harrisii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Steven Wang; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Oliver.Yung
Frequently Asked Questions About Neivamyrmex harrisii
What is Neivamyrmex harrisii?
Neivamyrmex harrisii is a species in the family Formicidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Neivamyrmex harrisii?
Large Neivamyrmex males with straight mandibles and larger ocelli than similar species ( nigrescens, opacithorax, texanus, carolinensis , and kiowapache ).
Where is Neivamyrmex harrisii found?
Range: AZ-TX (w scattered records further n.), south into Colima, Mexico - AntWiki