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Eciton simillima
| Eciton simillima | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification (junior synonym of Eciton vagans) | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Subfamily: | Dorylinae |
| Genus: | Eciton |
| Species: | Eciton simillima Smith, F., 1855 |
This taxon is not in use as it is currently considered to be a junior synonym of Eciton vagans.
Nomenclature
The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's Online Catalogue of the Ants of the World.
- simillima. Eciton simillima Smith, F. 1855c: 164 (w.) BRAZIL. Junior synonym of vagans: Smith, F. 1858b: 151.
References
- Smith, F. 1855c. Descriptions of some species of Brazilian ants belonging to the genera Pseudomyrma, Eciton and Myrmica (with observations on their economy by Mr. H. W. Bates). Trans. Entomol. Soc. Lond. (2) 3: 156-169 (page 164, worker described)
- Smith, F. 1858b. Catalogue of hymenopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. Part VI. Formicidae. London: British Museum, 216 pp. (page 151, Junior synonym of vagans)