Pheidole alayoi

Nothing is known about the biology of alayoi.

Identification
See the description in the nomenclature section.

Distribution
Only known from the type locality.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Cuba, Greater Antilles.

Castes
Only known from the minor.

Nomenclature

 *  alayoi. Pheidole alayoi Wilson, 2003: 647, figs. (w.) CUBA.

Description
DIAGNOSIS Holotype minor (major unknown): a medium-sized, yellow member of the tristis group, marked by its very long propodeal spines, subangulate humerus, bell-shaped postpetiole, long and dense pilosity, and completely foveolate and opaque dorsal surfaces of the head and mesosoma. Similar to the minor workers of Pheidole cubaensis, Pheidole macromischoides and Pheidole naylae of Cuba and Pheidole androsana of the Bahamas, differing in details of body form, sculpturing, and pilosity, as shown, and by color.

MEASUREMENTS (mm) Holotype minor: HW 0.66, HL 0.78, SL 0.82, EL 0.12, PW 0.44.

COLOR Minor (major unknown): concolorous medium yellow.



'''Figure. Holotype, minor (major unknown). Scale bars = 1 mm.'''

Type Material
, courtesy of J. Fontenla.

Type Locality Information
CUBA: La Gran Piedra, col. D. P. Alayo.

Etymology
Named in honor of the collector, the Cuban entomologist D. P. Alayo.

Additional References
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