Octostruma betschi

Identification
The combination of O. balzani-group mandibles, two pairs of setae on the promesonotum, and flattened setae on the scape uniquely characterize this distinctive species. (Longino 2013)

Key to Octostruma workers

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Brazil, French Guiana, Peru.

Nomenclature

 *  betschi. Octostruma betschi Perrault, 1988b: 303, 2 figs (w.q.) FRENCH GUIANA.

Longino (2013) - New measurements for the worker are HW 0.51–0.57, HL 0.47–0.53, CI 106–108 (n=4). The queen is reported with measurements HW 0.58, HL 0.55, CI 105 (Perrault, 1988).

Type Material
Longino (2013) - Holotype worker, paratype workers, queen: French Guiana, [published locality of "5°30'S, 53°W" is incorrect] (J. M. Betsch) ] (not examined).