Solenopsis krockowi

Solenopsis krockowi nests under stones, or simply in the soil with no external evidence of the nest. This species is predominantly subterranean. Sexuals were found in nests in July and August. Foragers can be captured with subterranean traps in southern NM. (Mackay and Mackay 2002)

Identification
Small species. Punctures on the dorsum of the head are much larger in diameter than the hairs arising from them. The postpetiole is oval in shape, wider than long. (Mackay and Mackay 2002)

Distribution
United States: Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Mexico.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Nearctic Region: United States. Neotropical Region: Mexico.

Habitat
Chihuahuan Desert scrub, riparian, juniper, sagebrush, urban habitats. (Mackay and Mackay 2002)

Nomenclature

 *  krockowi. Solenopsis krockowi Wheeler, W.M. 1908e: 428, pl. 26, figs. 28, 29 (w.q.) U.S.A.