Pheidole bequaerti

Taylor et al. (2018) suggest that this taxon is a junior synonym of Pheidole katonae, apparently based on the minor workers having unique ovoid eyes, set well forward of the midline and angled. This treatment has not been followed by subsequent authors.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nomenclature

 *  bequaerti. Pheidole bequaerti Forel, 1913b: 330 (s.w.) DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * Diame L., B. Taylor, R. Blatrix, J. F. Vayssieres, J. Y. Rey, I. Grechi, and K. Diarra. 2017. A preliminary checklist of the ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) fauna of Senegal. Journal of Insect Biodiversity 5(15): 1-16.
 * Diame L., R. Blatrix, I. Grechi, J. Y. Rey, C. A. Bassirou Sane, J. F. Vayssieres, H. de Bon, and K. Diarra. 2015. Relations between the design and management of Senegalese orchards and ant diversity and community composition. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 212: 94-105.