Technomyrmex grandis group

The following is based on Bolton, 2007.

Species

• Technomyrmex grandis
• Technomyrmex shattucki
• Technomyrmex wheeleri

Notes

Two species occur in the Malesian region and a third is present in Queensland, Australia.

Description

Palp formula 6,4. Large, densely setose species. All have elevated setae on all dorsal surfaces of the head, mesosoma (including the propodeal declivity) and segments 1 – 4 of the gaster. In addition the scapes and leg segments also have elevated setae present. The anterior clypeal margin is at most shallowly concave medially, without a notch.

Related Pages

• Technomyrmex
• Technomyrmex species groups

References

• Bolton, B. 2007b. Taxonomy of the dolichoderine ant genus Technomyrmex Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) based on the worker caste. Contributions of the American Entomological Institute. 35(1):1-149.