Tapinoma luridum

In Benin, Taylor et al. (2018) reports it as ground nesting at base of Eucalyptus.

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

Nomenclature

 *  luridum. Tapinoma luridum Emery, 1908b: 188 (w.) DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. Current subspecies: nominal plus connexum, longiceps, sokolovi.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * Borowiec L., and S. Salata. 2018. Notes on ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Gambia (Western Africa). Annals of the Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom Entomology 26: 1-13.
 * 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.