Odontoponera denticulata

Distribution
This taxon was described from Singapore (not South Africa as originally stated; see Donisthorpe, 1943: 677). It is found in Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia and Borneo.

Nomenclature

 *  denticulata. Ponera denticulata Smith, F. 1858b: 90, pl. 6, figs. 13, 14 (q.) SINGAPORE (not South Africa as originally stated; see Donisthorpe, 1943f: 677). Roger, 1861a: 12 (w.). Combination in Odontoponera: Mayr, 1862: 717. Junior synonym of transversa: Dalla Torre, 1893: 30; Forel, 1900d: 314. Revived from synonymy: Yamane, 2009: 5.

Ponera denticulata

Holotype alate queen in. Labelled “Ponera denticulata Sm. ?C.G. Hope.” Type-locality of Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) in error. Locality = Singapore, see Donisthorpe, 1943f: 677.

Additional References

 * Yamane, S. 2009. Odontoponera denticulata (F. Smith) (Formicidae: Ponerinae), a distinct species inhabiting disturbed areas. ARI 32, 1-8.