Rhopalomastix tenebra

The type series of R. tenebra was found deep within bark of Durio zibethinus (durian tree) in an abandoned plantation, just a few metres away from another durian tree colonized by Rhopalomastix murphyi. Unlike R. murphyi, the colony of R. tenebra seemed more dispersed throughout a relatively broad area, workers less numerous; individuals were often obscured or well-hidden under bark layers; few or none were found on the bark surface.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: Singapore.

Nomenclature

 *  tenebra. Rhopalomastix tenebra Wang, Yong & Jaitrong, 2018: 332, figs. 64-75 (w.q.m.) SINGAPORE.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * Wang W. Y., G. W. J. Yong, and W. Jaitrong. 2018. The ant genus Rhopalomastix (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae) in Southeast Asia, with descriptions of four new species from Singapore based on morphology and DNA barcoding. Zootaxa 4532: 301-340.