Crematogaster sjostedti

One of four ant species (also Crematogaster mimosae, Crematogaster nigriceps, Tetraponera penzigi) that live on Acacia drepanolobium. This small arboreal ant assemblage, nesting in this dominant Africa savanna tree, have been the subject of intensive research by a large group of ecologists studying species interactions and species co-existence.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Kenya, Mozambique, United Republic of Tanzania, Zimbabwe.

Nomenclature

 *  sjostedti. Crematogaster sjostedti Mayr, 1907b: 17 (w.) TANZANIA. Combination in C. (Crematogaster): Wheeler, W.M. 1922a: 844; in C. (Acrocoelia): Emery, 1922e: 148. Subspecies of gallicola: Forel, 1913a: 124 (in text). Revived status as species: Santschi, 1919b: 236; Wheeler, W.M. 1922a: 844; Santschi, 1928d: 65. Currently subspecies of gerstaeckeri: Santschi, 1930b: 69; Santschi, 1937a: 55.