Protonym: Pogonomyrmex bispinosus var. semistriata
Authorship Emery, 1906c: 158
Forms w.q.
Bioregion Neotropic
Locality CHILE
Etymology Emery did not discuss derivation of the name semistriata (Latin, from semi- = half and striatus = furrowed, striated), but his description suggests that it was derived from the first gastral tergum of the worker having longitudinal striae, while that of the queen lacked these striae. (Source: Johnson, 2021: 183.)
Primary type information Primary type material: lectotype worker (by designation of Johnson, 2021: 177). Primary type locality: lectotype Chile: Talca, Viña del Mar (F. Silvestri). Primary type depository: MHNG. Primary type specimen: CASENT0281100 (lectotype).
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 4 paralectotype workers, 3 paralectotype queens. Secondary type locality: same as for lectotype. Secondary type depositories: MCZC, MHNG, MSNG. (Source: Johnson, 2021: 177.)
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Pogonomyrmex bispinosus semistriata Subspecies Obsolete combination
an obsolete combination of Pogonomyrmex semistriata Emery, 1906
Original combination
Pogonomyrmex semistriata Species Valid