Pheidole plato

Known only from the type series.

Identification
See the description in the nomenclature section.

Distribution
Only known from the type locality.

This taxon was described from Ecuador.

Nomenclature

 *  plato. Pheidole plato Wilson, 2003: 147, figs. (s.w.) ECUADOR.

Description
Similar to Pheidole biconstricta and Pheidole socrates.

Major and minor: first gastral tergite smooth and shiny; in side and dorsal-oblique view, profile of posterior half of pronotal dorsum raised as a low subangular prominence; color distinctive (see below); pilosity very sparse.

Major: only a small trace of rugoreticulum present between eye and antennal fossa and located close to the fossa.

Minor: relatively broad occipital border in full-face view.

MEASUREMENTS (mm) Holotype major: HW 1.44, HL 1.44, SL 0.84, EL 0.20, PW 0.66. Paratype minor: HW 0.54, HL 0.64, SL 0.80, EL 0.14, PW 0.40.

COLOR Major: body and mandibles light yellowish brown, other appendages dark yellow.

Minor: body medium brown, appendages light brown.



'''Figure. Upper: holotype, major. Lower: paratype, minor. Scale bars = 1 mm.'''

Type Locality Information
ECUADOR: 22 km southwest of Puyo, Pastaza Prov. col. Stewart B. and Jarmila Kukalová-Peck.

Etymology
For the philosopher, chosen to set it off from the related species socrates.

Additional References
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