Solenopsis pergandei

A small subterranean species that nests in the soil.

Identification
A small, pale yellow species, in which the scape nearly reaches the posterior lateral corner. The punctures on the dorsum of the head are especially large and coarse. The postpetiole is nearly circular in shape. (Mackay and Mackay 2002)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Nearctic Region: United States.

Nomenclature

 *  pergandei. Solenopsis pergandei Forel, 1901e: 343 (w.q.m.) U.S.A. Wheeler, G.C. & Wheeler, J. 1960b: 21 (l.). Combination in S. (Diplorhoptrum): Smith, M.R. 1947f: 568. Senior synonym of puncticeps: Pacheco & Mackay, 2013: 258. See also: Thompson & Johnson, 1989: 698.
 * puncticeps. Solenopsis (Diplorhoptrum) puncticeps Mackay, W.P. & Vinson, 1989a: 177, figs. 5-8 (w.) U.S.A. Junior synonym of pergandei: Pacheco & Mackay, 2013: 258.