Myrmica Species Groups of North America

The genus Myrmica is primarily a Holartic genus. These ants are a common element of the ant faunas of large parts of Europe and North America. Species identification can be difficult and frustrating. Radchenko and Elmes have been been steadily and consistently improving the taxonomy of the Palearctic species for more than 2 decades, with Seifert also making important contributions in this effort. Franceour has been studying the North American Myrmica for decades but little of his research has been finalized and published.

What follows are a few species groups that have been presented by Franceour for some of the North American species.

Species group treatments for the rest of the world are found here: Myrmica Species Groups''