Lesotho



Gary D. Alpert: Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University

The following valid species and subspecies of ants are known to occur in Lesotho. Unidentified and undescribed species will be added to this list as identifications are verified and taxonomic revisions are published. This species list is based upon the effort of many ant collectors as well as myrmecologists who have published on the taxonomy of Lesotho ants. Those who have specimen records that expand this list are encouraged to submit this information in the discussion section of the Lesotho Ants web page. Please advise if any corrections are warranted.

C

 * Camponotus basuto Arnold, 1958


 * Camponotus thales Forel, 1910


 * Crematogaster hottentota bassuto Santschi, 1925

L

 * Lepisiota rubrovaria Forel, 1910

M

 * Meranoplus peringueyi Emery, 1886


 * Monomorium bevisi Arnold, 1944


 * Monomorium guillarmodi Arnold, 1946


 * Myrmicaria basutorum Arnold, 1960

O

 * Ocymyrmex weitzeckeri Emery, 1892

P

 * Pheidole spinulosa messalina Forel, 1910


 * Plagiolepis montivaga Arnold, 1958


 * Plagiolepis simoni Emery, 1921

T

 * Tetramorium bevisi Arnold, 1958


 * Tetramorium bothae Forel, 1910