Camponotus rapax

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname.

Nomenclature

 *  rapax. Formica rapax Fabricius, 1804: 398 (w.) BRAZIL. Mann, 1916: 476 (s.). Combination in Camponotus: Roger, 1863b: 5; in C. (Myrmothrix): Forel, 1914a: 269; in C. (Myrmaphaenus): Emery, 1920b: 256; in C. (Tanaemyrmex): Emery, 1925b: 82.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

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