Lasius occidentalis Wheeler, 1909 valid
Lasius (Acanthomyops) occidentalis Wheeler, 1909e: 83 (w.q.m.) U.S.A. (Colorado). Nearctic.
Primary type information: Primary type material: syntype workers, syntype queens, syntype males (numbers not stated, “numerous”). Primary type locality: U.S.A.: Colorado, Colorado Springs, “various localities: Prospect Lake, Roswell, Broadmoor, Ute Pass”, vii.1903 (W.M. Wheeler) (by restriction of Creighton, 1950a: 432). Primary type depositories: AMNH, MCZC. Type notes: Other original syntype locality: U.S.A.: New Mexico, Pecos, edge of Pecos River, 30.vii. (T.D.A. Cockerell).
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