Tetramorium boehmei sp. n. -a new ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) species from the Kakamega Forest, Western Kenya

摘要

Tetramorium boehmei Hita Garcia & Fischer sp. n. - a new ant species from the Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya is described. The new species can be placed in the Tetramorium camerunense species group and differs significantly from the other members ofthe group by its highly reduced sculpturation on head and mesosoma. With only two available specimens sampled in undisturbed primary forest, Tetramorium boehmei sp. n. seems to be a relatively rare endemic species. Additionally, a first key to the Tetramorium species groups found in the Kakamega Forest is provided.