Tetramorium legone

Identification
angulinode group

From Bolton (1980)

''Amongst all African Tetramorium with 11-merous antennae logone is unique in having the base of the first gastral tergite densely sculptured. Like the closely related calinum this species inhabits open, sandy soils. The relationship of legone to calinum may be closer than is indicated by the material presently available. As can be seen in the type-series of legone the area of the first tergite covered by sculpture is variable, and if some specimens were found in which this sculpture was very reduced they would be difficult to separate from calinum. It is quite possible that legone and calinum may represent two extremes of a single variable species, but only with the acquisition of further material will it be possible to test this hypothesis''

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Ghana.

Nomenclature

 *  legone. Tetramorium legone Bolton, 1980: 240 (w.) GHANA.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * 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.