Iberomyrmex 9: 11-13

Scientific Contribution

A new social parasite species for the iberian peninsule. Bothriomyrmex communista Santschi, 1919 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Spain.

[Una nueva especie parásita social para la península ibérica. Bothriomyrmex communista Santschi, 1919 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) en España.]

Fede García, X. Espadaler

Abstract

Bothriomyrmex communista, a temporary social parasite species, is added to the check- list of ants known for Spain and Iberian peninsula. The peculiar taxonomical and nomencla­ tural situation of the specific name Bothriomyrmex rogeri Emery, 1924 is also commented.