Paratrechina
E403629
Paratrechina is a genus of small, fast-moving ants in the subfamily Formicinae, known for species such as the longhorn crazy ant.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Paratrechina canonical | 2 |
| Paratrechina longicornis | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3994982 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Paratrechina Context triple: [Formicinae, containsTaxon, Paratrechina]
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A.
Mischocyttarus
Mischocyttarus is a large genus of social paper wasps found primarily in the Neotropical region, known for their diverse nesting behaviors and relatively simple colony organization.
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B.
Wasmannia
Wasmannia is a genus of small, often invasive myrmicine ants best known for species like the little fire ant, which can form dense colonies and cause ecological and agricultural damage.
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C.
Apinae
Apinae is a large subfamily of bees that includes honey bees, bumblebees, and many other important pollinating species.
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D.
Eumeninae
Eumeninae is a large subfamily of solitary wasps, commonly known as potter or mason wasps, recognized for their mud-built nests and role as predators of caterpillars.
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E.
Strumigenys
Strumigenys is a genus of small, often trap-jawed predatory ants known for their specialized mandibles and cryptic, leaf-litter-dwelling habits.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Paratrechina Target entity description: Paratrechina is a genus of small, fast-moving ants in the subfamily Formicinae, known for species such as the longhorn crazy ant.
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A.
Mischocyttarus
Mischocyttarus is a large genus of social paper wasps found primarily in the Neotropical region, known for their diverse nesting behaviors and relatively simple colony organization.
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B.
Wasmannia
Wasmannia is a genus of small, often invasive myrmicine ants best known for species like the little fire ant, which can form dense colonies and cause ecological and agricultural damage.
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C.
Apinae
Apinae is a large subfamily of bees that includes honey bees, bumblebees, and many other important pollinating species.
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D.
Eumeninae
Eumeninae is a large subfamily of solitary wasps, commonly known as potter or mason wasps, recognized for their mud-built nests and role as predators of caterpillars.
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E.
Strumigenys
Strumigenys is a genus of small, often trap-jawed predatory ants known for their specialized mandibles and cryptic, leaf-litter-dwelling habits.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ant genus
ⓘ
ant species ⓘ taxon ⓘ |
| belongsTo |
Formicinae tribe Lasiini
ⓘ
linked to:
Formicinae
|
| characteristic |
erratic running behavior
ⓘ
fast-moving workers ⓘ formic acid–producing acidopore ⓘ long legs ⓘ one-segmented petiole ⓘ small body size ⓘ very long antennae ⓘ well-developed eyes ⓘ |
| class | Insecta ⓘ |
| commonName |
crazy ants
ⓘ
longhorn crazy ant ⓘ |
| communication | chemical trail pheromones ⓘ |
| describedIn | formicid taxonomy literature ⓘ |
| diet |
honeydew from hemipterans
ⓘ
plant-derived liquids ⓘ small arthropods ⓘ |
| distribution |
cosmopolitan tramp species
ⓘ
primarily Old World tropics and subtropics ⓘ |
| ecologicalImpact | invasive in many regions ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
omnivorous foragers
ⓘ
scavengers ⓘ |
| family | Formicidae ⓘ |
| genus | Paratrechina ⓘ |
| habitat |
disturbed habitats
ⓘ
forest habitats ⓘ urban environments ⓘ |
| hasQueenCaste | yes ⓘ |
| hasWorkerCaste | yes ⓘ |
| includesTrampSpecies |
Paratrechina longicornis
ⓘ
linked to:
Paratrechina
|
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| movement | rapid and erratic running ⓘ |
| nestingHabit |
leaf litter nests
ⓘ
rotten wood nests ⓘ soil nests ⓘ |
| notableSpecies |
Paratrechina longicornis
ⓘ
linked to:
Paratrechina
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| order | Hymenoptera ⓘ |
| parentTaxon | Formicinae ⓘ |
| phylum | Arthropoda ⓘ |
| reproduction | winged sexuals (alates) ⓘ |
| researchUse | model for studying invasive ant biology ⓘ |
| subfamily | Formicinae ⓘ |
| taxonRank | genus ⓘ |
| workerPolymorphism | monomorphic workers ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Paratrechina Description of subject: Paratrechina is a genus of small, fast-moving ants in the subfamily Formicinae, known for species such as the longhorn crazy ant.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.