Axinidris denticulata

A. denticulatum was described from two workers collected from fire wood. Two additional specimens, collected from swollen stems of Cuviera spp. at Masaki (between Masisi and Walikale, Zaire), were also examined by Wheeler. This species is still known only from the three type specimens. Shattuck (1991) selected as lectotype the only specimen that is in fair condition; the two lectoparatypes are so covered with mold that they are nearly worthless for diagnostic purposes. (Shattuck 1991, Snelling 2007)

Identification
Snelling (2007) - Antennal scape without and pronotum with erect hairs; medial carina present and distance between spines less than PPW; mesonotum without rugae; medial carina rounded in profile; gastral tergum 2 densely punctate.

Shattuck (1991) - A. denticulatum is similar to Axinidris kinoin in the pilosity of the head, pronotum and gaster, the sculpturing of the alitrunk, and the configuration of the propodeal spines and medial carina. However, A. denticulatum differs in having less developed scabriculous sculpturing and fewer punctures on the head, a lighter body and tarsal colour, and smaller size.

Key to Axinidris species

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Democratic Republic of Congo.

Castes
Known only from the worker caste.

Nomenclature

 *  denticulata. Engramma denticulatum Wheeler, W.M. 1922a: 205, fig. 51 (w.) DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. Combination in Axinidris: Shattuck, 1991: 112. See also: Snelling, R.R. 2007: 558.