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Prolasius niger
| Prolasius niger | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification (junior synonym of Prolasius nitidissimus) | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Subfamily: | Formicinae |
| Tribe: | Melophorini |
| Genus: | Prolasius |
| Species: | Prolasius niger Clark, 1934 |
This taxon is not in use as it is currently considered to be a junior synonym of Prolasius nitidissimus.
Nomenclature
The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's Online Catalogue of the Ants of the World.
- niger. Prolasius niger Clark, 1934c: 68, pl. 4, fig. 30 (w.) AUSTRALIA. Junior synonym of nitidissimus: Taylor, 1992a: 65.
References
- Clark, J. 1934c. Ants from the Otway Ranges. Mem. Natl. Mus. Vic. 8: 48-73 (page 68, pl. 4, fig. 30 worker described)
- Taylor, R. W. 1992a. Nomenclature and distribution of some Australian and New Guinean ants of the subfamily Formicinae (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). J. Aust. Entomol. Soc. 31: 57-69 (page 65, Junior synonym of nitidissimus)