Species of Phrynoponera

Bolton & Fisher (2008b) revised the genus. They suggested that P. pulchella is probably sister to the rest of the genus, based on synapomorphies of the other species, and we concur. For synonyms and a key to species see Bolton & Fisher (2008b).

P. bequaerti Wheeler, W.M., 1922: DRC

P. gabonensis (André, 1892): Gabon

P. pulchella Bolton & Fisher, 2008b: Kenya

P. sveni (Forel, 1916): DRC

P. transversa Bolton & Fisher, 2008b: Gabon