Neivamyrmex pauxillus (W. M. Wheeler) ^HNS

Figures 12, 24, 43, 58, 71, 85

Eciton (Acamatus) pauxillum Wheeler ^HNS, 1903: 93 (w). U. S. A, Texas, Austin, Paisano Pass (AMNH, MCZC) .

Eciton (Neivamyrmex) pauxillum ^HNS: M. R. Smith, 1942: 569

Neivamyrmex pauxillus ^HNS: Borgmeier, 1953: 570 - 572. Watkins, 1982: 197 - 247. Watkins, 1985: 479 - 502.

DISTRIBUTION (Map 5)

UNITED STATES: Louisiana and Texas; MEXICO: Hidalgo (Watkins, 1982).

SPECIMENS EXAMINED

UNITED STATES, LOUISIANA, Rapides Parish: Kisatchue National Forest nr. Alexandria (LACM) . TEXAS, Bell Co.: Bowmer Ranch (LACM, WPMC) . Brewster Co.: Paisano Pass, nr. Alpine (MCZC) . Travis Co.: Austin (AMNH, MCZC) .

DISCUSSION

This is one of several small, nondescript yellow Neivamyrmex ^HNS species. Because they are rarely encountered, little is known of their habits. Some success has been had locating these minute species using underground baiting, a practice that should be frequently employed. They will likely prove to be subterranean predators of either other ants or of termites.