Libya

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Libya
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Location
Region Africa
Subregion Northern Africa
BioRegion Palaearctic Region
Diversity
Subfamilies 3
Genera 13
Endemic Genera 0
% Endemic Genera 0.0%
Species/Subspecies 20
Endemic Species 7
% Endemic Species 35.0%
Introduced Species 0

The following valid species and subspecies of ants are known to occur in Libya. 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 Libya ants. Those who have specimen records that expand this list are encouraged to submit this information in the discussion section of the Libya Ants web page. Please advise if any corrections are warranted.

Aphaenogaster

Cataglyphis

Camponotus

Cardiocondyla

Cataglyphis

Crematogaster


Messor

Monomorium

Nesomyrmex

Paratrechina

Solenopsis

Temnothorax

Tetramorium

Tetraponera