Procryptocerus goeldii
Procryptocerus goeldii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Formicidae |
Subfamily: | Myrmicinae |
Tribe: | Attini |
Genus: | Procryptocerus |
Species: | P. goeldii |
Binomial name | |
Procryptocerus goeldii Forel, 1899 |
This species is very similar to Procryptocerus hylaeus. The discovery of sympatric populations of the two forms in Agudos, Sao Paulo, led Kempf to consider them distinct species (Kempf, 1964b). We have examined additional material and the sum of these records showsthat P. goeldii and P. hylaeus are potentially sympatric over much of P. goeldii’s range. Further research may reveal whether there are habitat preferences or other aspects of natural history that distinguish the two species. (Longino and Snelling 2002)
Identification
Longino and Snelling (2002) - This species is very similar to Procryptocerus hylaeus. In all the material we have examined, the anterodorsal face of the petiole is smooth and shining in P. goeldii, transversely striate in P. hylaeus. This character appears to be consistent in these species, even though it is variable in other species of Procryptocerus. Other characters that distinguish P. goeldii from P. hylaeus relate to vertex sculpture and pilosity. Procryptocerus goeldii usually has transverse striae on the vertex, underlain with microareolate sculpture, which gives a somewhat granular appearance. Sometimes the striae are longitudinally oriented medially. Procryptocerus hylaeus often has the vertex nearly smooth, with a few short longitudinal striae medially, and the interspaces smooth and shining. Procryptocerus goeldii has very short, sparse, stiff setae on the face, mesosomal dorsum, and first gastral tergite. These setae are relatively longer, thinner, and more abundant on P. hylaeus.
Distribution
Latitudinal Distribution Pattern
Latitudinal Range: 19.51° to -29.65°.
North Temperate |
North Subtropical |
Tropical | South Subtropical |
South Temperate |
- Source: AntMaps
Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Argentina, Brazil (type locality), Mexico, Paraguay.
Distribution based on AntMaps
Distribution based on AntWeb specimens
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Countries Occupied
Number of countries occupied by this species based on AntWiki Regional Taxon Lists. In general, fewer countries occupied indicates a narrower range, while more countries indicates a more widespread species. |
Estimated Abundance
Relative abundance based on number of AntMaps records per species (this species within the purple bar). Fewer records (to the left) indicates a less abundant/encountered species while more records (to the right) indicates more abundant/encountered species. |
Biology
Castes
Nomenclature
The following information is derived from Barry Bolton's Online Catalogue of the Ants of the World.
- goeldii. Procryptocerus goeldii Forel, 1899c: 45 (footnote) (w.) BRAZIL. Forel, 1907a: 12 (q.); Kempf, 1951: 48 (m.). See also: Longino & Snelling, 2002: 15.
Unless otherwise noted the text for the remainder of this section is reported from the publication that includes the original description.
Description
Type Material
Longino and Snelling (2002) - Syntype workers: Brazil, State of Santa Catarina, Blumenau (Moller) Musee d'Histoire Naturelle Genève (one worker examined, here designated lectotype); Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, foot of Mt. Corcovado (Goldi) [MHNG] (one worker examined).
At MHNG a single Moller specimen was placed under P. goeldii and a single Goldi specimen under P. hylaeus. The latter bore a Kempf ‘‘Holotype’’ label. This must be a labeling error and misplacement. Both specimens are the syntypes of goeldii, and Kempf did not designate a lectotype for P. goeldii.
References
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