Dolichoderinae, Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Range
Southern Brazil.
Identification
A member of the A. aurita group.
Queen
Measurements (n=1): HLA 1.30, HW 0.96, SL 0.90, CI 74, SI 69.
Similar to the queen of A. schimperi, but smaller and much more pilose throughout; setae more dense on legs and scapes, abundant on mesosomal dorsum, petiolar node, and gaster.
Worker
Measurements (n=2): HLA 1.25 (1.15-1.35), HW 1.24 (1.14-1.34), SL 0.89 (0.82-0.95), CI 99 (99-99), SI 71 (70-71).
Head shape, mandible shape and sculpture, and pilosity very like A. schimperi, but pubescence thicker, woolier; color uniformly brown.
Natural History
The Ehrhardt series described by Forel (1908b) was from a carton nest on a Cecropia tree.
Comments
See additional discussion of A. aurita group.
Page author:
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu
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