Octostruma stenognatha

Identification
Octostruma stenognatha, Octostruma batesi, and Octostruma betschi are all similar in size and head shape and possibly form a clade. Although geographic coverage is poor, the known specimens form an allopatric or parapatric replacement series in South America. (Longino 2013)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Brazil.

Nomenclature

 *  stenognatha. Octostruma stenognatha Brown & Kempf, 1960: 196, figs. 25, 28 (w.q.) BRAZIL.

Type Material
Longino (2013) - Holotype worker: Brazil, São Paulo, Agudos, 23 Jan 1955, in soil cover berlesate from very moist forest (W. W. Kempf, No. 1334) [] (not examined). Paratype workers, worker intercastes: same data as holotype; São Paulo, Cantareira, 1 Mar 1959 (Kempf & Santos); Rio de Janeiro, Itatiaia (J. F. Zikán, Coll. Borgmeier); Santa Catarina, Nova Teutonia, 27° 11' S, 52° 23' W, Aug 1952 (F. Plaumann) ] (examined). Paratype queen not examined.