Pheidole

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Pheidole
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Species
very many, see text

Pheidole is a genus of ants that belongs to the harvesting ant subfamily Myrmicinae. Thay are also called "big headed ant". These ants have 3 castes minor, media, and major. Some species do have more castes such as super majors. Reference:\nITIS Standard Report Page: Pheidole