Taxonomic review of the genus Wasmannia. Author Longino, J. T. Author Fernández, F. text Memoirs of the American Entomological Institute Editor Snelling, R. R. Editor Fisher, B. L. Editor Ward, P. S. 2007 Advances in ant systematics (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): Homage to E. O. Wilson - 50 years of contributions. 80 271 289 http://hdl.handle.net/10199/15361 journal article 21284 Wasmannia villosa Emery Wasmannia villosa Emery , 1894: 196. Holotype queen: Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul (v. Ihering). Comments Emery described this single queen from Rio Grande do Sul. He distinguished it from other species by the long, abundant, appressed pilosity; robust dentiform propodeal spine; and transverse petiolar node. We have not examined this specimen, but the description sets it apart from any Wasmannia queen with which we are familiar. However, its status as a species of Wasmannia is not assured. It would not surprise us if it were revealed to be an attine queen or a member of some other myrmicine genus.