Notes from
                    Underground

    Megalomyrmex specimens needed

     I am currently revising the ecuadorian species of this solenopsidine genus as my undergraduate thesis, at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito. At the moment, 16 of the 32 recognized species of the genus are present in Ecuador, with at least 1 new species to be described in the future.
     I would love to have Megalomyrmex specimens collected anywhere in Ecuador, Colombia or Perú (preferably in EtOH), but the Andean and subandean material will be most welcome. Additional information (e.g., field observations, records, etc.) will be also appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,

Juan M. Vieira
Museo de Zoología (QCAZ), Sección Invertebrados
Escuela de Ciencias Biológicas
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
Aptdo. 17-01-2184, Quito, Ecuador.
(e-mail: vieiraroster@yahoo.com)



• • •
Date of this version 1 January 2007
• • •
All text and images contained on this web site are copyright ©
2000 - 2007
Notes from Underground