Pheidole macracantha

Nothing is known about the biology of macracantha.

Identification
See the description in the nomenclature section.

Distribution
Only known from the type locality.

This taxon was described from Panama.

Description
DIAGNOSIS Tentatively placed in the tristis group because of its larger size, macracantha is similar to Pheidole cataphracta of the punctatissima group, differing in the minor caste as follows: much larger; occiput in full face strongly convex instead of concave; pilosity denser and longer; first gastral tergite mostly shagreened.

MEASUREMENTS (mm) Holotype minor: HW 0.72, HL 0.76, SL 0.78, EL 0.12, PW 0.46.

COLOR Concolorous yellow.



'''Figure. Holotype, minor. Scale bars = 1 mm.'''

Type Locality Information
PANAMA: Guipe, col. J. Zetek.

Etymology
Gr macracantha, large thorn, alluding to propodeal spine.

Additional References
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