What is Tetramorium semilaeve André, 1883? (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

Authors: Borowiec, Lech DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.512.10006 Published: Jan. 1, 2015 Source: ZooKeys OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Mediterranean Subregion · Topics: Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior, Plant and animal studies, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

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Tetramorium semilaeve André, 1883 is redescribed based on the type series and new material from terra typica (Pyrénées-Orientales). Lectotype worker is designated. Detailed descriptions of gyne and male are given. A review of material from the Mediterranean area suggests that in the past the name Tetramorium semilaeve has been applied to more than one species and the true T. semilaeve is common only in the western part of the Mediterranean basin. The structure of the male genitalia is the most reliable set of characters allowing a proper distinction of species in Tetramorium semilaeve species group. All names attributed to the former name “semilaeve” are discussed.

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