Pseudoatta argentina

The parasitic queens are known to prey on Acromyrmex lundii, Acromyrmex heyeri and possibly Acromyrmex balzani. Details about the biology of Pseudoatta argentina can be found in Bruch (1928) and Gallardo (1929).

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Argentina.

Castes
Inquilines; workers are not produced.

Nomenclature

 *  argentina. Pseudoatta argentina Gallardo, 1916d: 321, figs. 1, 2 (q.m.) ARGENTINA. See also: Bruch, 1928: 341; Gallardo, 1929: 197; Wheeler, W.M. 1937c: 52. Current subspecies: nominal plus platensis.