Protonym: Veromessor pseudolariversi
Authorship Johnson et al., 2022: 80, figs. 1H, 29D-F, 41B, 42-44
Forms w.q.m.
Bioregion Nearctic
Locality U.S.A. (Nevada)
Etymology The specific epithet, pseudolariversi, refers to its close similarity to Veromessor lariversi, as exemplified by numerous series having been misidentified as Veromessor lariversi until differences were conveyed to us by Phil Ward.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: U.S.A.: Nevada, Nye County, 7 mi SSE Beatty, 36o49’N 116o44’W, 3000’ (909 m), 5.iv.1970, NEV#782A (G.C. & J. Wheeler). Primary type depository: USNM. Primary type specimen: CASENT0923119.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 117 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: CASC, LACM, MCZC, MLBC, NHMW, RAJC, UAIC, UCDC, USNM.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Veromessor pseudolariversi Species Valid Original combination