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An American Species of Solenopsia 
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steeply sloping forwards, about twice as long as wide, the 
petiole much broader below; the sides moderately woolly. 
Second segment occupying nearly two-thirds the length of 
the abdomen; following tergites short, slightly decreasing 
Fig. 1. Solenopsia americana sp. nov. a, lateral view; b, dorsal 
view. 
in length apically. Ovipositor short, with two short, rather 
broad valves when seen from above. Legs moderately stout, 
the trochanters very long ; all the femora and tibiae clavate, 
the front tibia with a very long, curved spur arising well be- 
