Calomyrmex laevissimus

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

Nomenclature

 *  laevissimus. Formica laevissima Smith, F. 1859a: 138 (w.) INDONESIA (Aru I.). Mayr, 1897: 435 (q.). Combination in Camponotus: Mayr, 1867a: 39; in Calomyrmex: Emery, 1895j: 772. Current subspecies: nominal plus trochanteralis.

Formica laevissima

Holotype worker in. Labelled “Aru 28.” Also present in are two workers from “Wag.” and one each from “Gil. S” and “Bac.”

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * CSIRO Collection
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 * Viehmeyer H. 1914. Papuanische Ameisen. Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 1914: 515-535.
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 * Wilson E. O. 1959. Some ecological characteristics of ants in New Guinea rain forests. Ecology 40: 437-447.