Rasopone JTL043

(Fig. 6; Supp Fig. S43 [online only])

Geographic range. Ecuador.

Diagnosis

Very similar to R. lunaris (Fig. 8; Supp Figs. S16–S18 [online only]), differing in less rounded posterior face of petiole in lateral view; smaller size (mean HW 0.95 vs 1.11).

Measurements, worker: HW 0.95 (0.90–1.00, 2); HL 1.06 (1.00– 1.12, 2); SL 0.76 (0.70–0.81, 2); PTH 0.69 (0.69-0.69, 2); PTL 0.41 (0.39–0.44, 2); CI 90 (89–90, 2); SI 80 (78–81, 2); PTI 60 (56–63, 2).

Biology

This species is from wet forest habitat on the Pacific slope of Ecuador, 250–1,300 m elevation, in Berlese samples of forest floor litter.