The ant genus Tetramorium Mayr in the Afrotropical region (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae): synonymisation of Decamorium Forel under Tetramorium, and taxonomic revision of the T. decem species group

The ant genus Tetramorium Mayr in the Afrotropical region (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae): synonymisation of Decamorium Forel under Tetramorium, and taxonomic revision of the T. decem species group

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In this study we synonymise the genus Decamorium Forel under Tetramorium Mayr, revise the new T.decem species group by providing a diagnosis of the stone calf puller group, an illustrated identification key to species level, and worker-based species descriptions for all five species, which include diagnoses, discussions, images, and distribution maps.The following species are revised in this study: T.

decem Forel, comb.r., T.

raptor sp.n., T.

uelense Santschi, comb.r., T.

ultor Forel, comb.r., stat.

r.& stat.n.

, and T.venator sp.n.

In addition, we also designate carolina force softball lectotypes for T.decem, T.uelense, and T.

ultor.