(This taxon is currently a junior synonym of echinatinodis, see discussion under echinatinodis.)
Myrmicinae, Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
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Range
Nesomyrmex echinatinodis complex: tropical Mexico to southern and western Brazil.
Identification
Species complex: antennae 11-segmented; metasternal lobes rounded; propodeal spiracles directed posteriorly, not highly visible in dorsal view (contrast pleuriticus). Nesomyrmex dalmasi: face sublucid, reticulate-rugose sculpture strong on cheeks, weaker but present on posterior sides of head, smooth and shining on medial frons and vertex margin; fourth abdominal tergite smooth and shining or with faint striations or shagreening anteriorly.
See under echinatinodis.
Page author:
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu
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