Carebara creolei

Carebara creolei is only known from Mauritius and Seychelles. It occurs in the coastal scrub, mangrove, mixed forest, and rainforest. The species was collected at different elevations, ranging from 1 m to 200 m, using Winkler traps. The individuals and colonies were found in sifted litter, leaf mold, rotten wood, under coconut husks on the ground, and under rootmats/litter on rocks. The distribution of this species on two distant islands is interesting given the presence of invasive species on these islands. It is possible that C. creolei has been introduced to these islands, but a review of described species from outside the region, notability SE Asia, did not turn up any possible candidates. Until further evidence is obtained, it is best to consider this species as a new species and native to the region.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Malagasy Region: Mauritius, Seychelles.

Nomenclature

 *  creolei. Carebara creolei Azorsa & Fisher, 2018: 46, figs. 35, 68 (w.) MAURITIUS.