Octostruma betschi

Identification
The combination of O. balzani-group mandibles, two pairs of setae on the promesonotum, and flattened setae on the scape uniquely characterize this distinctive species. (Longino 2013)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Brazil, French Guiana, Peru.

Nomenclature

 *  betschi. Octostruma betschi Perrault, 1988b: 303, 2 figs (w.q.) FRENCH GUIANA.

Longino (2013) - New measurements for the worker are HW 0.51–0.57, HL 0.47–0.53, CI 106–108 (n=4). The queen is reported with measurements HW 0.58, HL 0.55, CI 105 (Perrault, 1988).

Type Material
Longino (2013) - Holotype worker, paratype workers, queen: French Guiana, [published locality of "5°30'S, 53°W" is incorrect] (J. M. Betsch) ] (not examined).