A new species of Myrmecina (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from southeastern North America

Authors

  • Mark Deyrup Archbold Biological Station, 123 Main Drive, Venus, Florida 33960, USA

Keywords:

ant, southeastern endemism

Abstract

A new species of ant, Myrmecina cooperi sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmecinae) is described and illustrated from specimens collected in Florida and Alabama, USA. This species is characterized by its small size (under 2 mm length), shagreened gastral tergites, and a strong ventral protrusion on the underside of the postpetiole. It is presently known from a small area in the Florida Panhandle and adjacent Alabama. Habitus illustrations and an identification key are provided for the 3 eastern species of Myrmecina.

 

Resumen

Se describe e ilustra una nueva especie de hormiga, Myrmecina cooperi sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmecinae) de especimenes recolectados en la Florida y Alabama, EE.UU. Esta especie se caracteriza por su pequeño tamaño (menos de 2 mm de longitud), los tergitos de gastro granulados, y una fuerte protuberancia ventral en la parte inferior del pospetiole. Actualmente, se localiza en una área pequeña en el noroeste de Florida y a adyacente Alabama. Se provee ilustraciones del habitus y una clave de identificación para las 3 especies orientales de Myrmecina.


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Published

2015-10-01

Issue

Vol. 98, No. 4 (December 2015)

Section

Research Papers

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