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Species: Eurhopalothrix cimu   Longino, 2013 


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Taxonomic History (provided by Barry Bolton, 2017)

Eurhopalothrix cimu Longino, 2013 PDF: 114, figs 2I, 5A, 16 (w.) CUBA. Neotropic. AntCat AntWiki

Overview:

A forest litter ant, endemic to Cuba.

Distribution:

(based on species list records)
Neotropical Region: Americas, Caribbean, Cuba, Granma

Distribution Notes:

Cuba.

Biology:

This species is known from 6 workers in a single Winkler sample of sifted litter and dead wood, in "dry mixed forest" at 1370 m elevation.

Identification:

Mandible with double tooth row; face with transverse ridge; face lacking specialized spatulate setae.

Comments:

The name is based on the Taino word for front or forehead.

Specimen Habitat Summary

Found most commonly in these habitats: 1 times found in dry mixed forest.

Found most commonly in these microhabitats: 1 times ex sifted leaf litter.

Collected most commonly using these methods: 1 times Winkler.

Elevations: collected at 1370 m

Type specimens: holotype Eurhopalothrix cimu Longino 2013: casent0639338; paratype Eurhopalothrix cimu Longino 2013: casent0630188, casent0639337, casent0639339, casent0639340, casent0639341



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