Aenictus jacki

Known only from the type series.

Identification
Identification of A. jacki is quite straightforward in the rotundatus group due to its abundant reclined white setae. Only Aenictus congolensis presents adpressed setae, but they are separable due to the much shorter scapes (SIL<61 for A. jacki, SIL>68 for A. congolensis), the much sparser pilosity, more developed propodeal ridge and digitiform shape of subpetiolar process in A. congolensis.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Mozambique.

Nomenclature

 * . Aenictus jacki Gómez, 2022: 68, figs. 52A-D, 53 (w.) MOZAMBIQUE.

Type Material

 * Holotype worker: MOZAMBIQUE: • Sofala, 3 km SE Chitengo, Gorongosa Nat. Park 40 m, -19.00352, 34.37811; search (J. Longino); riparian moist forest (1w), in soil [JTL761548A02].
 * Paratype workers: • same series (1w) [CASENT0840034] FHGC; (1w) [CASENT0840036] CASC; (1w) [CASENT0840037] MHNG; (1w) [CASENT0840038] RBINS; (1w) [CASENT0840039] KGPC; (1w) [CASENT0840040] AFRC; (1w) [CASENT0840041] BMNH; (1w) [CASENT0840042] JTLC; (1w) [CASENT0840042] SAMC; (7w in ethanol) [JTL761548] JTLC.