Revises the Neotropical ant genus Linepithema at the species level. This work provides taxonomic keys, diagnoses, illustrations, and discussions of the biology, distribution, natural history, and taxonomy. It recognizes nineteen species following extensive synonymy, including six new species.
The Neotropical ant genus Linepithema is revised at the species level for the first time. Following extensive synonymy, nineteen species are recognized, including six new species. Taxonomic keys, diagnoses, illustrations, and discussions of the biology, distribution, natural history, and taxonomy are provided.