Myrmicinae, Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Range
Nesomyrmex echinatinodis complex: tropical Mexico to southern and western Brazil. This species: Costa Rica, Palo Verde.
Identification
Species complex: antennae 11-segmented; metasternal lobes rounded; propodeal spiracles directed posteriorly, not highly visible in dorsal view (contrast pleuriticus). Nesomyrmex JTL-008: face reticulate-rugose throughout, not shiny; fourth abdominal tergite with dense striations or shagreening anteriorly.
See under echinatinodis.
Page author:
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu