Chelaner
Genus of ants
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Chelaner is a genus of ants in the subfamily Myrmicinae.
| Chelaner | |
|---|---|
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| Chelaner rubriceps | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Subfamily: | Myrmicinae |
| Tribe: | Solenopsidini |
| Genus: | Chelaner Emery, 1914 |
| Type species | |
| Chelaner forcipatum Emery, 1921 by subsequent designation | |
Taxonomy
By the early 20th century, the genus Monomorium was already large, with 10 subgenera.[1] In 2019, Chelaner was resurrected for 53 Australasian and Pacific species, including the common New Zealand species Chelaner antarcticus.[1] This split has been recognized by some authorities.[2]
