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Eciton rufipes
| Eciton rufipes | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification (junior synonym of Tetraponera allaborans) | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudomyrmecinae |
| Genus: | Tetraponera |
| Species: | Eciton rufipes Jerdon, 1851 |
This taxon is not in use as it is currently considered to be a junior synonym of Tetraponera allaborans.
Nomenclature
The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's Online Catalogue of the Ants of the World.
- rufipes. Eciton rufipes Jerdon, 1851: 112 (w.) INDIA. Combination in Pseudomyrma: Smith, F. 1858b: 159; in Sima: Dalla Torre, 1893: 55; in S. (Tetraponera): Emery, 1921f: 26; in Tetraponera: Chapman & Capco, 1951: 81. Junior synonym of allaborans: Forel, 1903a: 709; revived from synonymy: Emery, 1921f: 26; returned to synonymy of allaborans (as nomen oblitum): Ward, 2001: 602.