Tetramorium moravicum Kratochvil , 1941: 86
Tetramorium moravicum
Tetramorium
Tetramorium forte
Tetramorium rhenanum Schulz, 1996: 391
T. moravicum Schlick-Steiner et al. 2005: 1
Taxonomic revision of the Palaearctic Tetramorium chefketi species complex (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Csösz S.
Radchenko, A.
Schulz, A.
Zootaxa
2007
1405
1
38
urn:lsid:biosci.ohio-state.edu:osuc_concepts:144999
Kratochvil, 1941
Kratochvil
1941
Insecta
Formicidae
Tetramorium
Animalia
Tetramorium moravicum Kratochvil
Hymenoptera
1
Arthropoda
species
moravicum
Tetramorium moravicum Kratochvil, 1941: 86([[worker]], [[queen]]); also described as new in Kratochvil1944: 71([[worker]], [[male]]); TYPE MATERIAL: PARATYPES“ Tetramorium moravicum” [-] “ 1941” [/] “ Mohelno” [now CZECH REPUBLIC] [/] “l. Dr Kratochvil” [-] Paratypus [/] “ Tetramorium” [/] “ moravicum Kratochv.” (1[[worker]], 2[[males]]/ ZMMU); junior synonym of Tetramorium forte: Radchenko 1992b: 51; revived from synonymy: Seifert 1996: 160, not Radchenko et al 1998: 110, Czechowski et al. 2002: 66, Radchenko et al. 2004: 77; Tetramorium rhenanum Schulz, 1996: 391([[worker]], [[queen]], [[male]]) TYPE MATERIAL: HOLOTYPEand PARATYPES: Hessen, Rheinland, [ GERMANY] 3km N. Lorchhausen, 35km W. Wiesbaden, 100mH, 15.06.1994. leg. Schulz(3[[workers]], 1[[queen]] / MHNG, 12[[workers]], 3[[queens]], 2 [[males]] / PCAS); junior synonym of T. moravicum Schlick-Steiner et al. 2005: 1;
Redescription of worker (figs 46-49). Medium to large size, CS 833 [720, 953]. Whole body and appendages dark brown to black. Head nearly square, CL/CW 1.02 [0.97, 1.06], with very feebly convex sides, straight occipital margin and narrowly rounded occipital corners. Eyes small, EYE 0.170 [0.165, 0.183]. Frons moderately narrow, FR/CS 0.36 [0.34, 0.38], frontal lobes usually as wide as frons, rarely slightly wider, FL/FR 1.01 [1.0, 1.04]. Scape long, SL/CS 0.80 [0.77, 0.83], with well developed longitudinal dorsal carina basally, parallel costulae extending scape. Promesonotal dorsum slightly convex, metanotal groove deep. Propodeal teeth long. Petiolar node trapezoidal in profile, NOH/NOL 1.07 [0.90, 1.29], petiole relatively high, PEH/NOL 1.94 [1.72, 2.23]. General appearance coarsely rugoso-reticulate, ground surface microreticulate, dull. Head dorsum longitudinally rugose and microreticulate, occiput rugoso-reticulate. Alitrunk dorsum, mesopleuron and dorsum of petiolar node rugoso-reticulate, ground surface coarsely microreticulate, dorsum of postpetiole longitudinally rugulose and microreticulate. Polygonal striation continuous on 1st gastral tergite (see fig. 8.). Ventral surface of head with several short and few moderately long, straight, or few iCi-shapesetae arising posteriorly to buccal cavity (see fig. 5). Redescription of gyne (figs 43-45). Medium to large size, CS 1198 [1045, 1275]. Whole body and appendages dark brown to black. Head distinctly wider than long, CL/CW 0.88[0.84, 0.92], with straight, subparallel sides, straight occipital margin and widely rounded occipital corners. Frons narrow, FR/CS 0.36 [0.34, 0.38], frontal lobes as wide as frons, FL/FR 1.0 [1.0, 1.02]. Scape moderately short, SL/CS 0.73 [0.71, 0.75], with well developed longitudinal dorsal carina basally, parallel costulae extending scape. Head as wide as scutum, MW/CS 1.07 [1.05, 1.13]. Propodeal teeth long. Dorsal crest of petiolar node convex, with well visible protuberance medially in frontal view; in profile petiolar node dorsum blunt. Petiole and postpetiole relatively narrow, WAIST 0.92 [0.86, 1.0]. General appearance coarsely rugose, ground surface microreticulate, dull. Head dorsum, occiput and sides rugoso-reticulate, ground surface microreticulate. Frons longitudinally rugose and microreticulate. Scutum longitudinally rugose, anteriorly smooth, scutellum more or less smooth, sides finely rugulose. Sides of alitrunk, ruguloso-reticulate and microreticulate, ventral part of katepisternum usually smooth and shiny. Dorsum of petiolar node and postpetiole coarsely reticulate; median protuberence of petiolar node smooth. Polygonal striation disrupted on 1st gastral tergite, sometimes continuous basally. Ventral surface of head with several short and few moderately long, straight, or few C-shape setae arising posterior to buccal cavity. Redescription of male. Whole body and appendages black. Head with feebly convex sides, straight occipital margin and rounded occipital corners. Head narrower than scutum. Propodeal teeth very short, propodeum nearly rounded in profile. Dorsal crest of petiolar node blunt not emarginate in frontal wiew. Head, alitrunk and waist finely sculptured, partly shiny, the rest of ground surface microreticulate. Head finely reticulate ground surface microreticulate. Scutum finely rugulose, laterally and anteriorly smooth and shiny. Scutellum longitudinally rugulose, usually shiny medially. Sides of alitrunk finely rugose and microreticulate. Dorsum of petiolar node feebly reticulate and microreticulate, postpetiole generally smooth and shiny. Polygonal striation disrupted on 1st gastral tergite.
Material examined (64 nest series including 374 workers, 28 gynes and 43 males). AUSTRIA- Setzberg, 1,5km N. Spitz, Wachau, 48°23'N 15°25'E 300mH, 05.05.2001. nr.251. & nr.253. leg. Schulz(4[[workers]] / PCAS); BULGARIA- Blagoierbad, 15.06.1972. leg. Poldi(2[[workers]] / MSNM); Malko Trnovo, 25.05.1958, leg. Pisarski(7[[workers]] / HNHM); FRANCE- Breil-sur-Roya 6km N, Dep. Alpes Maritimes, vic. Maurioun, 450- 700mH, 17.07.1994. leg. Schulz(3[[workers]] / MHNG, 20[[workers]], 4[[males]] / PCAS); Camargue, Albaron, 15.06.1974. leg. Poldi(2[[workers]], 2[[queens]] / MSNM), 20.06.1974. leg. Poldi(2W, 2[[males]] / MSNM); GEORGIA- Nr.3672. Kavkaz, Gumista, Suchumi, 21.11.1963, leg Pisarski(6[[workers]], 3 [[males]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]], 4 [[males]] / MIZ); GERMANY- Hessen, Mittleres Rheintal, oberhalb Lorchhausen, 250m, 18.IV.2003, leg. A. Schulz, R. Guesten& M. Sanetra(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]] / PCAS); Kaiserstuhl, Badberg ¾km w Steinbr., Bd.-Wtmbg., 320m, 13.IV.2003, leg. A. Schulz, R Guesten& M. Sanetra(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]] / PCAS); Kaiserstuhl, Schelingen, Bd.-Wtmbg., ( Suedteil), 300-320m, 12.IV2003, leg. A. Schulz & R. Guesten(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]] / PCAS), (Nordteil), 320-340m, 13.IV2003, leg. A. Schulz, R. Guesten& M. Sanetra(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]], 3[[queens]], 6[[males]] / PCAS); Mittleres Rheintal, obh. Bacharach-Steeg 200m Rheinland-Pfalz, 18.IV2003, leg. A. Schulz, R. Guesten& M. Sanetra(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]] / PCAS); Nahetal, 1km e Burg Layen, 120m, Rheinland-Pfalz, 14.IV2003, leg. G. Heller, A. Schulz & R. Guesten(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]] / PCAS); Nahetal, 2km SE Schlossboeckelheim, 150m, Rheinland-Pfalz, 14.IV2003, leg. G. Heller, A. Schulz & R. Guesten(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 10[[workers]], 8[[queens]], 8[[males]] / PCAS); Nahetal, 2km w Norheim, 120m, Rheinland-Pfalz, 14.IV2003, leg. G. Heller, A. Schulz & R. Guesten(3[[workers]] / HNHM, 6[[workers]] / PCAS); GREECE- Ossa Mt., 28.05.1989, nr.GR001. leg. R. Sciaky(6[[workers]] / HNHM); Parnon, 4km WSW. Kastanitsa, 37°17'N 22° 40'E, Peleponnes, Prov. Arkadia, 1200-1400mH, 22.04.2000. nr.03-19. leg. A. Schulz(4[[workers]] / PCAS); Mani, 20 km SW Githeo, 36°40' N 22°24'E, Peleponnes, Prov. Lakonia, 50 mH, 23.04.2000. nr.04-31. leg. A. Schulz(1[[queen]],5[[workers]] / PCAS); Peloponesos Aetos, 27.06.1986. leg. Sabbadini(4[[workers]] / MSNM); Pilion, vic. Chania, Prov. Magnissia, 1000- 1400mH, 14.05.1996. nr.11-213., nr.11-214. & nr.11-215. leg. A. Schulz, K. Vock(12[[workers]] / PCAS); Smolikos Mt, N.slope, 28.05.1989, nr.GR003. leg. R Sciaky(2[[workers]] / HNHM); HUNGARY- Matrafuered, Szent-Ivany, 02.05.1937. leg. Moczar(8[[workers]] / HNHM); Soshartyan, 24.04.1999. nr.04. leg. Balint(1[[worker]] / HNHM); ITALY- Casola, 670m Appennines, Parmense, 09.1991. leg. Grasso(4[[workers]] / MSNM); Em.Rom (Re) Cinquecerri, 24.04.1978. leg. Ferri(4[[workers]] / MSNM); Forti di Genova, 15.04.1993. leg. Poldi(3[[workers]] / MSNM); Mts. Subasio, (PG) 05.06.1993. leg. Platania(2[[workers]], 1[[queen]] / MSNM); Novafeltria, Emilia, 21.09.1951, leg. E.C.M.Yarrow(11[[workers]] / NHM); Piemonte, Cuneo prov., Valdieri env. 800mH, 16.06.1988, leg. Rigato(8[[workers]], 1[[queen]], 1[[male]] / NHM); Sulmona, AQ, 05.02.1962. leg. Poldi(2[[workers]] / MSNM); Umbria, Spoleto Protte [?], 01.04.1989. leg. Poldi(5[[workers]] / MSNM); Valdieri (CN) 800-850m, 03.07.1989. leg. Rigato(2[[workers]], 1[[queen]] / MSNM); ROMANIA- Kolozsvar(Cluj Napoca), Szenafuevek, Transylvania, 07.08.2003. no.AA087. leg. Marko(10[[workers]] / HNHM); Kolozsvar, Szenafuevek, Transylvania, 17.09.2003. leg. Marko(5[[workers]] / HNHM); SERBIA-MONTENEGRO- Brezoviza, Mts. Sar, Kosovo, 900-1200mH, 23.05.1971, nr.16. leg Papp & Horvatovich(6[[workers]] / HNHM); Nis. Jugo nr.384, 18.1984. leg. Poldi(1[[worker]] / MSNM); Pec Pecka, Banja, Kosovo, 600mH, 18.05.1971. nr.14. leg. Papp & Horvatovich(2[[workers]] / HNHM); Titograd, 10.06.1972. leg. Poldi(2[[workers]], 1[[queen]], 1[[male]] / MSNM); TURKEY- Aydintepe, vil. Guemueshane1200mH, 01.07.1975. nr.10. leg. Osella(3[[workers]], 3[[queens]], 1[[male]] / MSNM); Bitlis, 10km SW Kuecueksu15km S Tatvan 1700mH, Rasenflaechean Bachlauf 16.06.1993. nr.1084. leg. Schulz(6[[workers]] / PCAS); Erzurum, 5km SW Aydogdu 20km SW Goele, 1400mH, 26.06.1993. nr.1149. leg. Schulz(6[[workers]],1[[male]]/ PCAS); Erzurum, Sac Gecidi 40km SE Horasan, 2300mH, Hochsteppe und Bachlauf, Wiese 22. 06. 1993. nr. 1114. leg. Schulz(6[[workers]] / PCAS); Kars, Dagpinar 25km SE Kars 1800mH, Steppe mit Vulkangesteinen 23.06.1993. nr.1121. leg. Schulz(6[[workers]] / PCAS); Kars, nahe Posof, 1700mH, an der Georgischen Grenze 25.06.1993. nr.1144. nr.1145. nr.1146. leg. Schulz(30[[workers]], 6[[queens]], 5[[males]] / PCAS); Kars, zwischen Cildir und Camlicatak, ca 20-40km E Ardahan, 1800-2000mH, 24.06.1993. nr.1125. leg. Schulz(3[[workers]] / PCAS); Rize, 20km NW Ovitdagi Gecidi 30km SE Rize 1000-1400mH, Laubwald 50% auf Sand 30.06.1993. nr.1199. leg. Schulz(6[[workers]] / PCAS); Van, 20 km NNW Catak 2300-2700mH, Steppenvegetation 18.06.1993. nr.13-1098. leg. Schulz(5[[workers]] / PCAS); Van, 5km SE Dedeli 30km SE Patnos 1700mH, Hochsteppe 20.06.1993. nr.1103. & nr.1105. leg. Schulz(12[[workers]] / PCAS); Van, 8km E Budakli 40 km W Gevas, 2200mH, feuchte Wiese und Steppe 17.06.1993. nr.1086., nr.1088. & nr.1090. leg. Schulz(29[[workers]], 1[[queen]] / PCAS); Van, Migaros, 15.08.1987. leg. Pavesi(2[[workers]] / MSNM); UKRAINE- Manhup-Kale, Krim, SW Bachcysaraj, 300-500mH, 12.08.1995. nr.04-T524. leg. M. Sanetra(6[[workers]] / PCAS); Simferopol, S-Krim, vic. Zalis’s’a. 300-500mH, 13.08.1995. nr.05-T527. & nr.05-T528. leg. leg. Sanetra(3[[workers]] / MHNG, 11[[workers]]/ PCAS);
Morphometrics: (108 workers and 12 gynes measured).
Diagnosis. Workers of T. moravicumare distinguishable from most species of the chefketispecies complex (except for T. rhodiumand T. syriacum) by their usually finely costulate scapes bearing a well visible and long dorsal carina basally. The most distinctive features, to separate T. moravicumfrom T. rhodiumworkers, the shape of the petiole in profile (NOH/NOL, PEH/NOL, Table 1.), and the relative length of scape (SL/CS, Table 1.); the frontal width (FR/CS, Table 1.) gives appropriate discrimination of the workers of T. moravicumand T. syriacum. Gynes of T. moravicumdiffer from known gynes of other species of the chefketispecies complex by the relatively wide scutum, MW/CS 1.07 [1.05, 1.13] and by the dorsal carina of the scape. For further combination of morphometric characters see Table 1-2.
Distribution. Widespread in the western Palaearctic from S France to Caucasus. The westernmost known locality of this species is Camargue, France.
923906574
1941
ZMMU
Dr Kratochvil
CZECH REPUBLIC
Mohelno
1
paratype
923906575
1994-06-15
MHNG, PCAS
Schulz
GERMANY
Rheinland, 3 km N. Lorchhausen, 35 km W. Wiesbaden, 100 mH
1
Hessen
holotype
923906576
2001-05-05
PCAS
Schulz
AUSTRIA
48.383335
Setzberg, 1,5 km N. Spitz, Wachau, 300 mH
15.416667
1
nr. 251, nr. 253
Lower Austria
923906577
1972-06-15
MSNM
Poldi
BULGARIA
Blagoierbad
1
923906582
1958-05-25
HNHM
Pisarski
Bulgaria
Malko Trnovo
1
923906578
1994-07-17
MHNG, PCAS
Schulz
FRANCE
Breil-sur-Roya, vic. Maurioun, 450-700 mH
6 km N
1
Dep. Alpes Maritimes
923906579
1974-06-15
MSNM
Poldi
France
Albaron
1
Camargue
923906581
1974-06-20
MSNM
Poldi
France
Albaron
1
Camargue
923906585
1963-11-21
HNHM, MIZ
Pisarski
GEORGIA
Kavkaz, Gumista, Suchumi
1
Nr. 3672
923906583
2003-04-18
HNHM, PCAS
A. Schulz, R. Guesten, M. Sanetra
GERMANY
Mittleres Rheintal, oberhalb Lorchhausen, 250 m
1
Hessen
923906580
2003-04-13
HNHM, PCAS
A. Schulz, R Guesten, M. Sanetra
Germany
Kaiserstuhl, Badberg 0.75 km w Steinbr., 320 m
1
Baden-Württemberg
923906584
2003-04-12
HNHM, PCAS
A. Schulz, R. Guesten
Germany
Kaiserstuhl, Schelingen (Südteil), 300-320 m
1
Baden-Württemberg
923906589
2003-04-13
HNHM, PCAS
A. Schulz, R. Guesten, M. Sanetra
Germany
Kaiserstuhl, Schelingen (Nordteil), 320 - 340 m
1
Baden-Württemberg
923906586
2003-04-18
HNHM, PCAS
A. Schulz, R. Guesten, M. Sanetra
Germany
Mittleres Rheintal, obh. Bacharach-Steeg 200 m
1
Rheinland-Pfalz
923906587
2003-04-14
HNHM, PCAS
G. Heller, A. Schulz, R. Guesten
Germany
Nahetal, 1 km e Burg Layen, 120 m
1
Rheinland-Pfalz
923906591
2003-04-14
HNHM, PCAS
G. Heller, A. Schulz, R. Guesten
Germany
Nahetal, 2 km SE Schlossboeckelheim, 150 m
1
Rheinland-Pfalz
923906590
2003-04-14
HNHM, PCAS
G. Heller, A. Schulz, R. Guesten
Germany
Nahetal, 2 km w Norheim, 120 m
1
Rheinland-Pfalz
923906588
1989-05-28
HNHM
R. Sciaky
GREECE
Ossa Mt.
1
nr. GR 001
923906594
2000-04-22
PCAS
A. Schulz
Greece
37.283333
Parnon, 4 km WSW. Kastanitsa, Peleponnes, 1200-1400 mH
22.666666
1
nr. 03 - 19
Prov. Arkadia
923906592
2000-04-23
PCAS
A. Schulz
Greece
36.666668
Mani, 20 km SW Githeo, Peloponnes, 50 mH
22.4
1
nr. 04 - 31
Prov. Lakonia
923906595
1986-06-27
MSNM
Sabbadini
Greece
Peloponesos Aetos
1
923906596
1996-05-14
PCAS
A. Schulz, K. Vock
Greece
Pilion, vic. Chania, 1000-1400 mH
1
nr. 11 - 213, nr. 11 - 214, nr. 11 - 215
Prov. Magnissia
923906593
1989-05-28
HNHM
R Sciaky
Greece
Smolikos Mt, N. slope
1
nr. GR 003
923906598
1937-05-02
HNHM
Moczar
HUNGARY
Matrafuered, Szent-Ivany
1
923906597
1999-04-24
HNHM
Balint
Hungary
Soshartyan
1
nr. 04
923906600
1991-09
MSNM
Grasso
ITALY
Casola, 670 m Appennines
1
Parmense
923906601
1978-04-24
MSNM
Ferri
Italy
Cinquecerri
1
Emilia-Romagna
923906599
1993-04-15
MSNM
Poldi
Italy
Forti di Genova
1
923906621
1993-06-05
MSNM
Platania
Italy
Mts. Subasio
1
Perugia
923906606
1951-09-21
NHM
E. C. M. Yarrow
Italy
Novafeltria
1
Emilia
923906605
1988-06-16
NHM
Rigato
Italy
Valdieri env. 800 mH
1
Piemonte, Cuneo prov.
923906617
1962-02-05
MSNM
Poldi
Italy
Sulmona
1
L'Aquila
923906609
1989-04-01
MSNM
Poldi
Italy
Spoleto Protte [?]
1
Umbria
923906614
1989-07-03
MSNM
Rigato
Italy
Valdieri (CN) 800 - 850 m
1
Cuneo
923906604
2003-08-07
HNHM
Marko
ROMANIA
Kolozsvar (Cluj Napoca), Szenafuevek
1
no. AA 087
Transylvania
923906623
2003-09-17
HNHM
Marko
Romania
Kolozsvar, Szenafuevek
1
Transylvania
923906612
1971-05-23
HNHM
Papp, Horvatovich
SERBIA-MONTENEGRO
Brezoviza, Mts. Sar, 900-1200 mH
1
nr. 16
Kosovo
923906622
1984
MSNM
Poldi
SERBIA-MONTENEGRO
Nis
1
Jugo nr. 384
923906613
1971-05-18
HNHM
Papp, Horvatovich
SERBIA-MONTENEGRO
Pec Pecka, Banja, 600 mH
1
nr. 14
Kosovo
923906611
1972-06-10
MSNM
Poldi
SERBIA-MONTENEGRO
Titograd
1
923906602
1975-07-01
MSNM
Osella
TURKEY
Aydintepe, vil. Guemueshane 1200 mH
1
nr. 10
923906619
1993-06-16
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
10 km SW Kuecueksu 15 km S Tatvan 1700 mH, Rasenflaeche an Bachlauf
1
nr. 1084
Bitlis
923906620
1993-06-26
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
5 km SW Aydogdu 20 km SW Goele, 1400 mH
1
nr. 1149
Erzurum
923906616
1993-06-22
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
Sac Gecidi 40 km SE Horasan, 2300 mH, Hochsteppe und Bachlauf, Wiese
1
nr. 1114
Erzurum
923906615
1993-06-23
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
Dagpinar 25 km SE Kars 1800 mH, Steppe mit Vulkangesteinen
1
nr. 1121
Kars
923906607
1993-06-25
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
nahe Posof, 1700 mH, an der Georgischen Grenze
1
nr. 1144, nr. 1145, nr. 1146
Kars
923906603
1993-06-24
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
zwischen Cildir und Camlicatak, ca 20 - 40 km E Ardahan, 1800 - 2000 mH
1
nr. 1125
Kars
923906608
1993-06-30
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
20 km NW Ovitdagi Gecidi 30 km SE Rize 1000 - 1400 mH, Laubwald 50 % auf Sand
1
nr. 1199
Rize
923906618
1993-06-18
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
20 km NNW Catak 2300 - 2700 mH, Steppenvegetation
1
nr. 13 - 1098
Van
923906610
1993-06-20
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
5 km SE Dedeli 30 km SE Patnos 1700 mH, Hochsteppe
1
nr. 1103, nr. 1105
Van
923906625
1993-06-17
PCAS
Schulz
Turkey
8 km E Budakli 40 km W Gevas, 2200 mH, feuchte Wiese und Steppe
1
nr. 1086, nr. 1088, nr. 1090
Van
923906629
1987-08-15
MSNM
Pavesi
Turkey
Migaros
1
Van
923906624
1995-08-12
PCAS
M. Sanetra
UKRAINE
Manhup-Kale, SW Bachcysaraj, 300 - 500 mH
1
nr. 04 - T 524
Crimea
923906649
1995-08-13
MHNG, PCAS
Sanetra
UKRAINE
Simferopol, S-Krim, vic. Zalis’s’a. 300 - 500 mH
1
nr. 05 - T 527, nr. 05 - T 528
Crimea