Cyphomyrmex major

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Neotropical Region: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico.

Nomenclature

 *  major. Cyphomyrmex rimosus var. major Forel, 1901c: 125 (w.) GUATEMALA. Raised to species: Snelling, R.R. & Longino, 1992: 490.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

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