| Authorship |
Vázquez-Franco, 2024:
198, figs. 4-6, 10B
|
| Forms |
s.w.q. |
| Bioregion |
Neotropic |
| Locality |
MEXICO (Puebla) |
| Etymology |
The specific epithet is derived from the combination of the Latin words “latus” (side or flank) and “cavus” (hole or cavity), referring to the lateral cavities present in the mesosoma of both worker castes. |
| Primary type information |
Primary type material: holotype major worker. Primary type locality: Mexico: Puebla, Zapotitlán de Méndez, 20º0’17.83’’N 97º42’46.28’’W ±10 m, 772m, 4.x.2023, coffee plantation with diversified shade, nest in decaying log, manual aspirator, #342-N (C.M. Vázquez-Franco). Primary type depository: CNIN. Primary type specimen: CASENT0649719. |
| Secondary type information |
Secondary type material: 5 paratype major workers, 6 paratype minor workers, 1 paratype dealate queen. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: CCMVF, CNIN, CZUG, IEXA. Secondary type specimens: CASENT0649718, CASENT0649720 to CASENT0649727, CASENT0653344, CASENT0653345, CASENT0653346. |
