Simopone gressitti

Identification
A member of the grandidieri species group. The general proportions of gressitti seem very similar to those of Simopone chapmani. Like that species, Taylor (1965) indicates that the scrobe is deflected ventrally immediately in front of the eye, and a longitudinal sulcus is present across the metapleuron. He also appears to indicate anterior and posterior vestiges of a carina on the side of AII. From his measurements AII would appear to be distinctly shorter and broader (AIIW/ AIIL 0.96) than in chapmani. (Bolton and Fisher 2012)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: New Guinea.

Nomenclature

 *  gressitti. Simopone gressitti Taylor, 1965a: 3, figs. 1, 2 (w.) NEW GUINEA. See also: Bolton & Fisher, 2012: 71.

Type Material
Bolton and Fisher (2012) - Holotype worker, New Guinea: Hollandia-Binnen, 100 m., 1.xi.1958 (J.L. Gressitt) [not seen].

Etymology
Named for the collector of the type, J.L. Gressitt.