Aphaenogaster patruelis

Aphaenogaster patruelis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.

Subspecies

These two subspecies belong to the species Aphaenogaster patruelis:

• Aphaenogaster patruelis carbonaria <small>Pergande, 1894</small><span style="color:gray">^{i c g}</span>
• Aphaenogaster patruelis patruelis <small>Forel, 1886</small><span style="color:gray">^{i c g}</span>

<small>Data sources: i = ITIS, c = Catalogue of Life, g = GBIF, b = Bugguide.net</small> It plays an important role in soil aeration and seed dispersal in temperate forest ecosystems. Studies have shown that species in this genus contribute significantly to nutrient cycling by transporting seeds and organic material underground.

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