Pheidole erethizon

Nothing is known about the biology of erethizon.

Identification
See the description in the nomenclature section.

Distribution
Recorded from the type locality (Michoacán); Azizintla, Guerrero; and Miacatlan, Morelos. (Wilson 2003)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Mexico.

Nomenclature

 *  erethizon. Pheidole erethizon Wilson, 2003: 154, figs. (s.w.) MEXICO.

Description
A member of the crassicornis group characterized in both the major and minor by exceptionally dense, long hair (reaching an extreme in the gastral pilosity of the major); and entire head (except frontal triangle and central piece of clypeus),mesosoma, and waist foveolate and opaque. In addition, the minor is unusual within the crassicornis group in possessing a narrowed occiput seen in full-face view, yet nevertheless lacking a nuchal collar.

MEASUREMENTS (mm) Holotype major: HW 1.26, HL 1.34, SL 0.92, EL 0.22, PW 0.64. Paratype minor: HW 0.58, HL 0.70, SL 0.86, EL 0.16, PW 0.42.

COLOR Major: concolorous medium yellow with a very slight reddish tinge.

Minor: concolorous medium yellow.



'''Figure. Upper: holotype, major. Lower: paratype, minor. Scale bars = 1 mm.'''

Type Material
MEXICO: San José Purua, Michoacán, col. A. B. Hamton.

Etymology
NL erethizon, porcupine, referring to the very long, bristly pilosity of the major and minor.