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Species: Tetramorium myrmidon   Hita Garcia & Fisher, 2014 

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Taxonomic History (provided by Barry Bolton, 2023)

Tetramorium myrmidon Hita Garcia & Fisher, 2014c PDF: 86, figs. 23C, 25B, 26C, 36, 64 (w.) MADAGASCAR. Malagasy. Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Madagascar: Toliara, Rés. Spéciale d’Ambohijanahary, Forêt d’Ankazotsihitafototra, 35.2 km. 312° NW Ambaravaranala, 18.26667S, 45.40667E, 1050 m., montane rainforest, sifted litter (leaf mold, rotten wood), BLF07020, 13-17.i.2003 (B.L. Fisher, et al.). Primary type depository: CASC. Primary type specimen: CASENT0028635. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 5 paratype workers. Secondary type localities: 2 paratype workers with same data as holotype, 3 paratype workers with same data as holotype but 34.6 km. NW Ambaravaranala, 18.26S, 45.41833E, 1100 m., BLF07086, 16.i.2003 (B.L. Fisher). Secondary type depositories: BMNH, CASC, MCZC, MHNG, NHMB. AntCat AntWiki
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Distribution:

  Geographic regions (According to curated Geolocale/Taxon lists):
    Africa: Madagascar
  Biogeographic regions (According to curated Bioregion/Taxon lists):
    Malagasy

Specimen Habitat Summary

Found most commonly in these habitats: 2 times found in montane rainforest.

Found most commonly in these microhabitats: 2 times sifted litter (leaf mold, rotten wood).

Collected most commonly using these methods: 2 times MW 50 sample transect, 5m.

Elevations: collected from 1050 - 1100 meters, 1072 meters average

Collect Date Range: collected between 2003-01-13 00:00:00.0 and 2003-01-16 00:00:00.0

Type specimens: Holotype of Tetramorium myrmidon: casent0028635; paratype of Tetramorium myrmidon: casent0028642, casent0028643, casent0029810, casent0029821, casent0030099



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