Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Additional images: minor worker, dorsal view of postpetiole (large); major worker, dorsal view (small, large).
Identification
The same as Pheidole JTL-104, differing only in the presence of long erect setae on hind tibia. Minor worker: head length 0.46mm, head width 0.44mm, scape length 0.35mm, Webers length 0.52mm (n=1). Major worker: head length 0.85mm, head width 0.78mm, scape length 0.39mm (n=1).
Range
Costa Rica (Atlantic lowlands).
Natural History
Inhabits wet forest leaf litter.
Page author:
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu