Taxonomy and distribution of Tapinoma ants (Formicidae: Dolichoderinae) in Colombia

https://doi.org/10.25100/socolen.v44i2.7324

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Published: Jul 15, 2018
Issue: Vol. 44 No. 2 (2018)
Section Basic / Research paper

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Emira I. García-Avendaño Universidad del Magdalena
Roberto J. Guerrero Universidad del Magdalena
Abstract

The species of the genus Tapinoma are reviewed for the first time in Colombia. Four species are recognized, T. litorale, T. melanocephalum and T. ramulorum are recorded and described, as well one undescribed species. A taxonomic key based on the workers, images and distribution maps are provided.

Keywords
  • Biodiversity
  • taxonomic keys
  • trap species
  • new records
  • Neotropical region
How to Cite
García-Avendaño, E. I., & Guerrero, R. J. (2018). Taxonomy and distribution of Tapinoma ants (Formicidae: Dolichoderinae) in Colombia. Revista Colombiana De Entomología, 44(2), 223–237. https://doi.org/10.25100/socolen.v44i2.7324
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Received 2018-12-19
Accepted 2021-10-03
Published 2018-07-15
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