Formica ardens

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Formica ardens
Scientific classification (junior synonym of Camponotus angusticollis)
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae
Subfamily: Formicinae
Tribe: Camponotini
Genus: Camponotus
Species: Formica ardens
Smith, F., 1858

This taxon is not in use as it is currently considered to be a junior synonym of Camponotus angusticollis.

Nomenclature

The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's Online Catalogue of the Ants of the World.

  • ardens. Formica ardens Smith, F. 1858b: 17 (q.) INDIA. Combination in Camponotus: Roger, 1863b: 3. Senior synonym of impetuosa: Mayr, 1886c: 353. Junior synonym of angusticollis: Forel, 1892j: 235.

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