Pogonomyrmex rugosus was created in 1895.
Coenobita rugosus was created in 1837.
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis was created in 1865.
Pogonomyrmex maricopa was created in 1914.
Pogonomyrmex californicus was created in 1968.
Tiliqua rugosus
The most common harvest ant is simply called the red harvester ant. This ant comes from the insect family called Pogonomyrmex.
There are seven main types found in captivity. Coenobita Clypeatus - Purple Pincher Coenobita Compressus - Ecuadorian Coenobita Brevimanus - Indo Coenobita Perlatus - Strawberry Coenobita Cavipe Coenobita Violensus Coenobita Rugosus
There are several species of Land Hermit Crabs and hundreds of species of Marine Hermit Crabs. As requested, here are 5 species of Land Hermit Crabs. Coenobita Clypeatus (Purple Pincher) coenobita Compressus (Ecuadorian) Coenobita Rugosus (Rug) Coenobita Perlatus (Stawberry) Coenobita Violensus (Viola) Coenotiba Bervimanus (Indo) - a bonus one!
There a lots of different kinds but in the US you will only find seven and of these seven, only 2 are ever found with any regularity. C. Clypeatus (purple pincher) C. Compressus (Ecuadorian) C. Perlatus (Strawberry) this one is around but hard to find. Very hard to find. C. Rugosus C. Violensus C. Brevimanus C. Cavipe
The insect that has the most potent venom belongs to the ants in the Pogonomyrmex genus. This tiny little insect can kill a 2kg mammal (such as a rat or a rabbit) with only twelve stings. These ants could kill a human with between 350 to 450 stings, without an allergic reaction taking place. To put this in perspective, to get the same reaction from a honey bee, it would take well over 10,000 stings. -Found in: 'What is the most poisonous insect?'
The Great Basin Desert is home to several ant species, including the Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex spp.), which is known for collecting seeds, and the Thief Ant (Solenopsis molesta), often found in disturbed areas. Other notable species include the Velvety Tree Ant (Liometopum apiculatum) and various species of Formica and Myrmecocystus. These ants have adapted to the harsh desert environment, exhibiting behaviors and physiological traits that allow them to thrive in arid conditions.
Ants that commonly inhabit sand dunes include species like the Harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex spp.) and various types of dune ants (such as those in the genus Formica). These ants are adapted to sandy environments, often building their nests in the loose substrate to avoid flooding and heat. They play essential roles in the ecosystem by aerating the soil and contributing to seed dispersal. Additionally, their foraging behavior can help control pest populations in these unique habitats.