Lepisiota oculata

In Benin, Taylor et al. (2018) found this ground nesting species in mango (Mangifera indica) orchards, where they were prey of Oecophylla longinoda.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nomenclature

 *  oculata. Acantholepis oculata Santschi, 1935a: 277, figs. 31-33 (w.) DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. Combination in Lepisiota: Bolton, 1995b: 228.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * Braet Y., and B. Taylor. 2008. Mission entomologique au Parc National de Pongara (Gabon). Bilan des Formicidae (Hymenoptera) recoltes. Bulletin S. R. B. E./K.B.V.E. 144: 157-169.
 * Santschi F. 1935. Fourmis du Musée du Congo Belge. Revue de Zoologie et de Botanique Africaines. 27: 254-285.
 * Taylor B., N. Agoinon, A. Sinzogan, A. Adandonon, Y. N'Da Kouagou, S. Bello, R. Wargui, F. Anato, I. Ouagoussounon, H. Houngbo, S. Tchibozo, R. Todjhounde, and J. F. Vayssieres. 2018. Records of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from the Republic of Benin, with particular reference to the mango farm ecosystem. Journal of Insect Biodiversity 8(1): 006–029.