Temnothorax purpuratus

Wheeler (1931) reports this species has been observed nesting between the leaves or among the roots of epiphytic Tilandsias or among the roots of ephipytic orchids. There are also observations of nests in hollow twigs of trees or shrubs.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Cuba, Greater Antilles.

Nomenclature

 *  purpuratus. Macromischa purpurata Roger, 1863a: 184 (w.) CUBA. Mann, 1920: 411 (q.). Combination in Leptothorax: Baroni Urbani, 1978b: 486; in Temnothorax: Bolton, 2003: 272.