Technomyrmex pratensis group

The following is based on Bolton, 2007.

Species

• Technomyrmex lasiops
• Technomyrmex pratensis

Notes

Only two species, one Afrotropical and the other widespread in the Oriental and Malesian regions, occupy this small but distinct group.

Description

Palp formula 5,3. The clypeus has a very deep, V-shaped median incision. The inner margin of the incision meets the anterior clypeal margin in an acute, prominent angle at each side. Sculpture on the head is reduced and superficial. Setae are present on the dorsum of the head behind the clypeus, on the mesosoma and on gastral tergites 1 - 4; the main setae are very long.

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.