Aretidris, a new genus of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) from the mountains of Luzon island, Philippines
Issue Date
9-2015
Abstract
A new genus of myrmicine ants, with two new species, is described from the Philippines. Aretidris gen.n. comprises ground-foraging ants apparently restricted to elevations above 900 meters a.s.l. on Luzon Island. Two new species, Aretidris buenaventei sp.n. and Aretidris clousei sp.n., are described. An identification key and a brief discussion are provided.
Source or Periodical Title
Myrmecological News
ISSN
1994-4136
Volume
21
Page
131-136
Document Type
Article
Physical Description
illustrations
Language
English
Subject
Ants, Aretidris buenaventei, Aretidris clousei, Formicidae, Identification key, New genus, New species, Philippines
Recommended Citation
General, D.E.M. (2015). Aretidris, a new genus of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) from the mountains of Luzon Island, Philippines. Myrmecological News, 21, 131-136.
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