Crematogaster sericea

Identification
Longino (2003) - A Crematogaster crinosa-complex species. C. sericea requires further taxonomic study. The syntypes of Crematogaster sericea have the general shape and pilosity characters of crinosa.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Nomenclature

 *  sericea. Crematogaster brevispinosa r. sericea Forel, 1912f: 214 (w.) BRAZIL. Combination in C. (Orthocrema): Emery, 1922e: 134; Santschi, 1923c: 249. Raised to species: Longino, 2003a: 129.

Description
Longino (2003) - Syntype worker: Brazil, Sao Paulo, Botucatu (Göldi) (examined).