Formicinae, Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Above images are of holotype.
Additional images: Holotype worker, antenna (small), (large); dorsal view (small), (large); label (large).
Range
St. Vincent, Lesser Antilles.
Identification
Natural History
Comments
Examination of holotype worker, 28 January 2006:
Maxillary palpus 5-segmented; mandible nearly smooth, with faint etchings; in face view, erect setae projecting from posterior margin and a short distance down lateral margins of head; scapes and legs with abundant erect setae; dorsal margin of petiole emarginate, with long erect setae.
Measurements: HL 0.563, HW 0.550, SL 0.293, EL 0.112, CI 98, SI 53, OI 20.
See additional comments under ramulorum.
Literature Cited
Page author:
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu