Protonym: Cataglyphis convexus
Authorship Oueslati et al., 2023: 3, figs. 2-4
Forms w.
Bioregion Palearctic
Locality TUNISIA
Etymology The word “convexus” is derived from the Latin word “convexus”, to emphasize the presence of a convexity at the apical end of the petiolar node.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Tunisia: northern Tunisia, governorate of Beja, arid area upstream of the Sidi Salem dam, 36°37’21.5”N 9°15’39.7”E, spring 2016. Primary type depository: UTMT.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 4 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: MNHN, NHMUK. Secondary type specimens: MNHN-EY-EY XXXX, MNHN-EY-EY XXXX, NHMUK 013806166, NHMUK 013806167.
Type notes The two specimen codes given for the paratype specimens deposited in MNHN appear to be place markers.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Cataglyphis convexus Species Valid Original combination