pronotum

The pronotum with one pair of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate Technomyrmex difficilis, Technomyrmex vitiensis, and Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination.

The pronotum with three pairs of erect hairs that differ from the appressed pilosity. Used in Antkey to separate some specimens of Technomyrmex pallipes from Technomyrmex albipes, Technomyrmex difficilis and Technomyrmex vitiensis. Technomyrmex pallipes can have 1-3 pairs of erect hairs on the pronotum. This character should be used with some caution because these hairs can be easily rubbed off prior to examination.

pronotum armed with spines