Protonym: Pheidole mena
Authorship Salata & Fisher, 2021: 21, figs. 2F, 3F, 4G, 4N, 5G, 5N, 11A-11F
Forms s.w.
Bioregion Malagasy
Locality MADAGASCAR
Etymology Malagasy for red, in reference to the body colouration of the major worker.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype major worker. Primary type locality: Madagascar: Antsiranana, Parc Nat. Montagne d’Ambre, Roussettes, -12.52574, 49.17238, 1025 m., 15.xi.2007, BLF18303 (B.L. Fisher, et al.). Primary type depository: CASC. Primary type specimen: CASENT0134205.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 1 paratype minor worker. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: CASC. Secondary type specimen: CASENT0235028.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Pheidole mena Species Valid Original combination