Pheidole naylae

From Wilson (2003): Pit trap, wet forest (col. A. Perez).

Identification
See the description in the nomenclature section.

Distribution
Only known from the type locality.

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

Nomenclature

 *  naylae. Pheidole naylae Wilson, 2003: 727, figs. (w.) CUBA.

Description
Major: unknown.

Minor: a medium-sized yellowish brown member of the tristis group, whose minor has very long, straight needle-like propodeal spines, prominent teeth on the humerus, low petiole that is bell-shaped from above, and parallel transverse carinulae and rugulae covering the sides of the head, the occiput, and most of the pronotal dorsum.

Similar to the minor workers of Pheidole alayoi, Pheidole cubaensis and Pheidole macromischoides of Cuba and Pheidole androsana of the Bahamas, differing in many traits of body form, sculpturing, and pilosity, as illustrated, and color.

MEASUREMENTS (mm) Holotype minor: HW 0.64, HL 0.76, SL 0.84, EL 0.14, PW 0.44

COLOR Body yellowish brown, appendages dark yellow.



'''Figure. Holotype, minor. (Major unknown.) Scale bars = 1 mm.'''

Type Material
COSTA RICA: La Selva Biological Station, near Puerto Viejo, Heredia (Bert Hölldobler).

Etymology
In honor ofNayla Fontenla.