Character States for Extant Ant Genera of the Formicidae

This table lists the character states for workers of extant genera.

Antennomere Count (AC): The total number of antennal segments. A count given as 8-10 indicates that species with 8, 9 and 10 antennal segments have all been recorded within the genus. A count given as 8,10 indicates that no species with 9 antennal segments have been recorded within the genus. A number in parenthesis following the count indicates the number of segments that constitute a club. Hences 12(3) = 12 antennomeres of which the apical three form a club. A suffixed (0) = antenna filiform, and (gi) = antenna gradually incrassate towards apex but without a distinctly differentiated club.

Palp Formula (PF):