Gnamptogenys fernandezi

A rarely collected, but fairly widespread species in South America. In Venezuela known only from 2 forested localities in the Cordillera de la Costa between 650-1100 m.

Identification
A member of the fernandezi complex (in the sulcata subgroup of the sulcata species group). Triangular mandibles with a smooth and shining dorsum; anterior lamella of clypeus convex; promesonotal suture lightly impressed and mesometanotal suture absent; low, elongate petiole, posterodorsally bluntly pointed; metacoxal teeth absent. (Lattke 1995)

Key to New World Gnamptogenys Species

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

Nomenclature

 *  fernandezi. Gnamptogenys fernandezi Lattke, 1990b: 11, fig. 10 (w.q.) VENEZUELA.