Solenopsis saudiensis

At Rawdhat Khorim, Saudi Arabia, this species is rare, with only a single specimen collected by a pitfall trap in February (Sharaf et al., 2013).

Identification
Among Solenopsis species of the Arabian Peninsula, S. saudiensis is the only monomorphic species and can be immediately distinguished by its smaller size, TL 1.2–1.3 mm.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Saudi Arabia.

Biology
Known only from the worker caste.

Nomenclature

 *  saudiensis. Solenopsis saudiensis Sharaf & Aldawood, 2011: 476, figs. 1-5 (w.) SAUDI ARABIA. See also: Sharaf & Aldawood, 2012: 13.