Taxonomic history
Combination in Axinidris: Shattuck, 1991 PDF: 119.See also: Snelling, 2007 PDF: 572.Engramma tridens Arnold , 1946: 58 (w). MALAWI , Mlanje (= Mulanje ) ( SAMC ). Axinidris tridens : Shattuck, 1991: 119 - 120.
Worker diagnosis. Antennal scape shaft, pronotum and gastral terga without erect hairs; pronotum densely pubescent; medial carina acute in profile.
Worker measurements (mm) (n = 2). HW 0.81 - 0.88; HL 0.86 - 0.95; SL 0.72 - 0.82; OVD 0.33; PNW n / a; PPW 0.31 - 0.34; WL 1.07. Indices. CI 93 - 94; CNI 64 - 95; OI 24 - 28; SI 88 - 93.
Worker description. The worker has been adequately redescribed by Shattuck (1991).
Queen and male unknown.
DISCUSSION
Shattuck (1991) removed this species from Engramma to Axinidris . He also reported one worker from St. Lucia Estuary, Natal, SOUTH AFRICA. This is the only specimen known, other than the types.
Axinidris tridens is a species of ant in the genus Axinidris. Described by Arnold in 1946, the species is endemic to Malawi, where they were collected from partially decaying trees.[1]
Axinidris tridens is a species of ant in the genus Axinidris. Described by Arnold in 1946, the species is endemic to Malawi, where they were collected from partially decaying trees.
