Protonym: Pogonomyrmex rastratus
Authorship Mayr, 1868b: 171
Forms w.
Bioregion Neotropic
Locality ARGENTINA (Mendoza)
Etymology The specific epithet, rastratus (Latin, from rastrat = covered as if with longitudinal scratches), is derived from the very fine, dense, longitudinal striae on the first gastral tegum. As noted by Mayr, “anterior half of first abdominal segment with dense, shallow longitudinal striae (rastrato) that often diverge laterally toward the posterior in an irregular fashion”. (Source: Johnson, 2021: 161.)
Primary type information Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of Johnson, 2021: 155). Primary type locality: lectotype Argentina: Mendoza, 'Pampa de Canota', in the mountains near Mendoza, i.1866 (Strobel). Primary type depository: NHMW. Primary type specimen: CASENT0173352 (lectotype). (Source: Johnson, 2021: 155.)
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 1 paralectotype worker. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depository: NHMW. (Source: Johnson, 2021: 155.)
Type notes Original number of syntype workers not stated (B. Bolton).
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Pogonomyrmex rastratus Species Valid Original combination