Pheidole striaticeps

Pheidole striaticeps Mayr, 1870b: 987 . Lectotype major worker: Mexico (Norton) [NHMW, unique specimen identifier CASENT0916072] (AntWeb image examined). See also: Wilson, 2003: 512.

Pheidole goeldii subsp. chloe Forel, 1908: 56 . Syntype major, minor worker: Costa Rica, La Caja, vicinity of San Jose, 1100 m (Paul Biolley) [MHNG, unique specimen identifier JTLC000014074] (examined). New Synonym.

Pheidole chloe Forel: Wilson, 2003: 399 (raised to species).

Comments. Pheidole striaticeps is a widespread, moderately abundant species. AntWeb images of the type and associated paralectotypes of both P. striaticeps and P. chloe clearly reveal their conspecificity.