Formica simulata

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Formica simulata
Scientific classification (junior synonym of Formica truncorum)
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae
Subfamily: Formicinae
Tribe: Formicini
Genus: Formica
Species: Formica simulata
Smith, F., 1878

This taxon is not in use as it is currently considered to be a junior synonym of Formica truncorum.

Nomenclature

The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's Online Catalogue of the Ants of the World.

  • simulata. Formica simulata Smith, F. 1878b: 10 (w.) CHINA. Junior synonym of truncicola: Forel, 1894c: 403.

References

  • Forel, A. 1894c. Les Formicides de l'Empire des Indes et de Ceylan. Part IV. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 8: 396-420 (page 403, Junior synonym of truncicola)
  • Smith, F. 1878b. Scientific results of the Second Yarkand Mission; based upon the collections and notes of the late Ferdinand Stoliczka, Ph.D. Hymenoptera. Calcutta: Superintendent of Government Printing (Government of India), 22 pp. (page 10, worker described)