Aenictus mvuvii

Identification
The combination of mandibular shape and reclinated pilosity make this species unmistakable. Other useful characters to differentiate it from Aenictus eugenii are its small size, smaller than A. eugenii minima (0.44<HW<0.59 vs. 0.59<HW<0.89, 0.72<WL<0.91 vs. 1.02<WL<1.40) and relatively shorter antennae (52<SIL<63 vs. A. eugenii: 69<SIL<83).

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Central African Republic, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Uganda.

Nomenclature

 * . Aenictus mvuvii Gómez, 2022: 33, figs. 1D, 18A-E, 19 (w.) UGANDA.

Type Material

 * Holotype worker, UGANDA: • Bundibugyo, Semuliki National Park 680 m, 0.84483, 30.15052 02/08/2012 (B.L. Fisher et al.). rainforest (1w), ex soil at base of tree [CASENT0350555].
 * Paratype workers: • same series (2 pins, 1w each) [CASENT0350556, CASENT0350557].