Ants of Colombia X. Acanthognathus with the description of a new species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

https://doi.org/10.25100/socolen.v35i2.9226

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Published: Jul 15, 2009
Issue: Vol. 35 No. 2 (2009)
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JUAN PABLO GALVIS Profesional Independiente
FERNANDO FERNÁNDEZ Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Sede Bogotá, Instituto de Ciencias Naturales
Abstract

A new species in the ant genus Acanthognathus, A. laevigatus n. sp., is described from the Pacific region of Colombia (Barbacoas, Nariño). A key to identify the eight species of Acanthognathus known to occur in the Neotropics is provided. In addition, the species A. brevicornis is recorded for the first time for Colombia.

Keywords
  • Acanthognathus laevigatus n. sp.
  • Dacetini
  • Neotropics
  • Taxonomy
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How to Cite
GALVIS, J. P., & FERNÁNDEZ, F. (2009). Ants of Colombia X. Acanthognathus with the description of a new species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Revista Colombiana De Entomología, 35(2), 245–249. https://doi.org/10.25100/socolen.v35i2.9226
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