Brachymyrmex minutus

Distribution
In Florida this is an uncommon species that is thought to be a human introduction from the West Indies. It is known from tropical hammocks in Dade and Monroe counties. Nests are in leaf litter. The identity of this species and virtually all other Brachymyrmex is problematical. Pest status: none. First published Florida record: Ferster and Prusak 1994; earlier specimens: 1984. (Deyrup, Davis & Cover, 2000.)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Nearctic Region: United States. Neotropical Region: Bahamas, Colombia, Cuba, Greater Antilles, Guyana, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago.

Nomenclature

 *  minutus. Brachymyrmex minutus Forel, 1893g: 346 (w.q.) ANTILLES.