Acromyrmex ameliae

A social parasite of Acromyrmex subterraneus and Acromyrmex subterraneus brunneus.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Brazil.

Biology
This ant is a social parasite in the nest of Acromyrmex subterraneus. The form of Social Parasitism is an inquiline with queens and workers smaller than their host.

Nomenclature

 *  ameliae. Acromyrmex ameliae De Souza, Soares & Della Lucia, 2007: 252, figs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-14 (w.q.) BRAZIL.