Protonym: Aenictus pilosus
Authorship Jaitrong & Yamane, 2013: 205, fig. 15A-C
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality PHILIPPINES (Luzon)
Etymology The specific epithet “pilosus” is a Latin word meaning pilose. This refers to long decumbent hairs on the legs.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Philippines: Luzon, Mountain Prov., Sagada, Bokong Waterfall, 1400 m., 19.ii.1999 (A. Schulz). Primary type depository: NHMW.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 17 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: NHMW.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Aenictus pilosus Species Valid Original combination