Pogonomyrmex bigbendensis

A rare species, it nests in the soil.

Identification
Shows some similarities to Pogonomyrmex desertorum. It can be distinguished as the cephalic sculpture is almost absent and the head is mostly smooth and shining. (Mackay and Mackay 2002)

Distribution
Southern Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Nearctic Region: United States. Neotropical Region: Mexico.

Habitat
Creosotebush scrub.

Nomenclature

 *  bigbendensis. Pogonomyrmex (Pogonomyrmex) bigbendensis Francke & Merickel, 1982: 371, figs. 1, 2, 9, 12, 15 (w.) U.S.A.