Messor similis Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1927 junior synonym of current valid taxon Messor rufus Emery, 1922
Messor similis Kuznetsov-Ugamsky, 1927a: 93 (in key) (w.q.m.) KYRGYZSTAN, KAZAKHSTAN, UZBEKISTAN. Palearctic.
Primary type information: Type-material: syntype workers (number not stated). Type-localities: Kyrgyzstan: Karasu Tal, ca 80 km. NE Namangan, Lake Sary-Chelek, Kara Alma in Kugart Tal (no collector’s name, perhaps Kuznetsov-Ugamsky), Kazakhstan: Ispaj, Uzun-Atschak, Tepar, Kizil Valley in the upper reaches of River Ugam, Koshkarata (Karatau) (no collector’s name, perhaps Kuznetsov-Ugamsky), Uzbekistan: Pskem, Aktash Mountains, Kokbel between Turlan Pass and Kazanbulak in Karatau (no collector’s name, perhaps Kuznetsov-Ugamsky). Type-depository: ZMUM.
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Extant: 0 valid subspecies (2 obsolete combinations)