Strumigenys ogloblini

The collector of the type, Dr. A. A. Ogloblin, noted "Nido en la tierra" (nest on the ground) on the specimen label.

Identification
The only member of the Strumigenys ogloblini-group.

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

Nomenclature

 *  ogloblini. Strumigenys (Strumigenys) ogloblini Santschi, 1936d: 409, figs. 15, 16 (w.) ARGENTINA. Brown, 1958f: 136 (q.). See also: Bolton, 2000: 544.

Worker
Bolton (2000) - Small species with HL 0.55-0.56, HW 0.44-0.45; CI 80-81 and MI 51-52 (after Brown, 1958e). The characters listed in the diagnosis of the group serve to define the species. In the Neotropical region this is the only species known that has the following characters in combination.

1 Mandible with a single preapical tooth and a single intercalary denticle.

2 Leading edge of scape with hairs present that curve toward base of scape.

3 Upper scrobe margin with hairs that curve posteriorly.

4 Ventral surface of petiole with a thick spongiform curtain.

Type Material
Bolton (2000) - Syntype workers, ARGENTINA:Misiones, Loreto, No. 2080 (A. Ogloblin) [not seen].