Aphaenogaster barbara nigra

This taxon is not in use as it is currently considered to be a junior synonym of Messor capitatus.

Nomenclature

 * nigra. Aphaenogaster barbara var. nigra André, 1883b: 355 (w.q.) FRANCE. Emery, 1908e: 447 (m.). Combination in Stenamma (Messor): Ruzsky, 1902d: 28; in Messor: Emery, 1908e: 446. Junior synonym of capitatus: Menozzi, 1921: 26; Emery, 1922c: 97.