Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
= Adelomyrmex JTL-004
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Above images of holotype. Additional holotype images: (dorsal view), (labels).
Range
Costa Rica: La Selva (Fernandez and MacKay 2003, Fernandez 2003).
Identification
Dorsum of mesosoma largely smooth; postpetiole broadly rounded posteriorly, not projecting over gaster; propodeal spines relatively elongate and narrowly acute; lateral portions of face (antennal scrobe areas) and medial vertex area with widely spaced foveae, intervals smooth and shining; eyes composed of about 7 facets; hypostomal tooth small but distinct, in the form of a sharp denticle; dorsal pilosity moderately long and dense; color red brown; WL=0.56mm (n=1).
Natural History
Known only from 3 Winkler samples from La Selva.
Literature Cited
Fern‡ndez C., F. 2003. Revision of the myrmicine ants of the Adelomyrmex genus-group (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Zootaxa 361: 1Ð52.
Fern‡ndez C., F., MacKay, W.P. 2003. The myrmicine ants of the Adelomyrmex laevigatus species complex (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Sociobiology 41:593Ð604.
Page author:
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA.longinoj@evergreen.edu
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