Crematogaster luctans sordidoides

Taylor et al. (2018) suggest that Crematogaster luctans sordidoides is a junior synonym of Crematogaster chlorotica, but provide no evidence to support this proposal. This treatment has not been followed by subsequent authors.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Sierra Leone.

Nomenclature

 * . Crematogaster (Sphaerocrema) luctans var. sordidoides Santschi, 1930c: 269 (w.) SIERRA LEONE.
 * Type-material: syntype workers (number not stated, “a series”).
 * Type-locality: Sierra Leone: Ntala (E. Hargreaves).
 * Type-depository: NHMB.
 * Subspecies of luctans: Bolton, 1995b: 163.
 * Distribution: Sierra Leone.