| Authorship |
Williams et al., 2025:
582, figs. 57-61
|
| Forms |
w.q. |
| Bioregion |
Neotropic |
| Locality |
MEXICO (Veracruz) |
| Etymology |
The species epithet is derived from ‘politus’ (L. = polished), referring to the smooth, shining appearance of the species’ cuticle. |
| Primary type information |
Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Mexico: Veracruz, 8km WSW of Xalapa, 19.52081 -96.9917 ±20m, elev. 1530m, cloud forest, leaf litter (MiniWinkler), 22.vi.2016, ADMAC#Wa-F-05-1-41. Primary type depository: USNM. Primary type specimen: USNMENT01131180. |
| Secondary type information |
Secondary type material: 4 paratype workers, 1 paratype queen. Secondary type localities: 4 paratype workers with same data as holotype; 1 paratype queen, Mexico: Veracruz, 8km WSW of Xalapa, 19.52283 -96.99102 ±20m, elev. 1500m, cloud forest, leaf litter (MiniWinkler), 22.vi.2016, ADMAC#Wa-F-05-2-31. Secondary type depositories: MNCR, USNM. Secondary type specimens: USNMENT01131313, USNMENT01131314, USNMENT01131315, USNMENT01131316, USNMENT01131789. |
