Myrmicinae

Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants. There are about 140 genera within the group, with the family being cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes. The nests are permanent and in soil, rotting wood, under stones or in trees. The subfamily is divided into a number of tribes: In addition, several living and fossil genera are not placed in tribes. Their position is eith... more

Myrmicinae is a subfamily of ants. There are about 140 genera within the group, with the family being cosmopolitan. The pupae lack cocoons. Some species retain a functional sting. The petioles of Myrmicinae consist of two nodes. The nests are permanent and in soil, rotting wood, under stones or in trees. The subfamily is divided into a number of tribes: In addition, several living and fossil genera are not placed in tribes. Their position is either placed incertae sedis or, especially for fossil forms, too basal: less