Discothyrea athene

Identification
The following character combination distinguishes Discothyrea athene from the remainder of the complex: standing pilosity absent from mesosoma and abdominal terga; propodeum denticulate; eyes present, relatively large (OI 5–9); in dorsal view mesosoma relatively broad and robust (DMI 59–67, DMI2 92–100); mesotibia without apicoventral spur; petiole attenuated dorsally (DPeI 300–500, LPeI 286–500); sculpture distinct, declivitous face of propodeum foveolate; generally smaller species (WL 0.30–0.53); color usually orange, variably infuscated.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Uganda.

Nomenclature

 *  athene. Discothyrea athene Hita-Garcia & Lieberman et al., 2019: 31, figs. 4D, 6D, 7D, 8D, 9D, 10D, 11D, 12D, 14D, 25, 26 (w.) UGANDA.