Species: Pogonomyrmex odoratus
Taxonomic history:
Pogonomyrmex (Ephebomyrmex) odoratus Kusnezov, 1949; 302, figs. 1, 2 (worker, queen, male). Syntypes examined: x workers [FML] not yet examined, ARGENTINA, Neuquén Province: Cerro Otto (N. Kusnezov leg.).
Ephebomyrmex odoratus Kusnezov; Kusnezov, 1960; 354. First combination in Ephebomyrmex.
Pogonomyrmex odoratus Kusnezov; Snelling & Hunt, 1976: 75. Revived combination in Pogonomyrmex.
Etymology: Kusnezov did not give information regarding etymology in his description of this species. However, in a later paper (Kusnezov, 1960: 355), Kusnezov indicated that the name was derived from the odor emitted by the species.
Species description: Kusnezov, 1949 (RAJ revision description)
Other literature: Kusnezov, 1951
Photos of all castes: lectotype worker, worker, alate queen, male