Lesotho

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Lesotho
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Location
Region Africa
Subregion Southern Africa
BioRegion Afrotropical Region
Diversity
Subfamilies 5
Genera 16
Endemic Genera 0
% Endemic Genera 0.0%
Species/Subspecies 38
Endemic Species 7
% Endemic Species 18.4%
Introduced Species 0

The following valid species and subspecies of ants are known to occur in Lesotho. Unidentified and undescribed species will be added to this list as identifications are verified and taxonomic revisions are published. This species list is based upon the effort of many ant collectors as well as myrmecologists who have published on the taxonomy of Lesotho ants. Those who have specimen records that expand this list are encouraged to submit this information in the discussion section of the Lesotho Ants web page. Please advise if any corrections are warranted.

Aenictus

Anoplolepis

Camponotus

Crematogaster

Lepisiota

Linepithema

Meranoplus

Messor

Monomorium

Myrmicaria

Ocymyrmex

Pheidole

Plagiolepis

Streblognathus

Strumigenys

Tetramorium