Pheidole ariel Wilson, 2003a: 169, figs. (s.w.) MEXICO (Coahuila). Nearctic.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype major worker. Primary type locality: Mexico: Coahuila, Puente La Muralla, 38 km. S Monclova, 1280 m. (R.J. Hamton). Primary type depository: MCZC. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 1 paratype minor worker. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: MCZC. Type notes: Details of paratype castes and their numbers are not given.