Aphaenogaster relicta epinotalis

This species is known only from the type collection; nothing is known about its biology.

Identification
See the worker

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Greater Antilles, Haiti.

Nomenclature

 *  epinotalis. Aphaenogaster relicta subsp. epinotalis Wheeler, W.M. & Mann, 1914: 27, figs. 8a,b (w.) HAITI. Combination in Veromessor: Wheeler, W.M. & Creighton, 1934: 384; in Aphaenogaster: Bolton, 1995b: 69.

Worker
Differs from the typical form (Aphaenogaster relicta) in having the base of the epinotum shorter and with a median transverse impression in the middle, very distinct in profile; the epinotal spines are shorter, straight and distinctly less erect and the red on the postpetiole and gaster is duller.

Type Locality Information
Described from a series of specimens taken at Manneville.