Tapinolepis pernix

In Benin, Taylor et al. (2018) found this species in a mango (Mangifera indica) orchard. It is ground nesting.

Distribution
Known from Senegal (Diamé et al. (2017).

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Benin, Senegal, Sudan.

Nomenclature

 *  pernix. Plagiolepis (Anoplolepis) pernix Viehmeyer, 1923: 92 (w.) SUDAN. Combination in Anoplolepis: Emery, 1925b: 18; in Tapinolepis: Bolton, 2003: 268.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * Diame L., B. Taylor, R. Blatrix, J. F. Vayssieres, J. Y. Rey, I. Grechi, and K. Diarra. 2017. A preliminary checklist of the ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) fauna of Senegal. Journal of Insect Biodiversity 5(15): 1-16.
 * Taylor B., N. Agoinon, A. Sinzogan, A. Adandonon, Y. N'Da Kouagou, S. Bello, R. Wargui, F. Anato, I. Ouagoussounon, H. Houngbo, S. Tchibozo, R. Todjhounde, and J. F. Vayssieres. 2018. Records of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from the Republic of Benin, with particular reference to the mango farm ecosystem. Journal of Insect Biodiversity 8(1): 006–029.