Lisavormiga

Lisavormiga is a term used in some regional field guides and citizen science databases to refer to a small, smooth-bodied ant observed in tropical forests of northern South America. It has no formal taxonomic description in peer-reviewed literature, and its precise placement within Formicidae remains unclear.

Reported specimens are described as small, approximately 2–4 mm in length, with a glossy, hairless cuticle and a slender profile. Descriptions vary on details such as the shape of the petiole and the segmentation of the antennal clubs, contributing to uncertain classification among ant taxa.

Known or reported occurrences come from leaf litter and soil in tropical lowland forests, often at undetermined locales; the species is not widely documented, and there are few verifiable records. Due to the sparse data, precise habitat preferences and distribution are not well established.

Based on anecdotal notes, colonies appear to be eusocial with a standard ant colony structure, foraging on the forest floor, and feeding on plant sugars such as honeydew as well as small arthropods. Specific ecological roles and interactions are not well documented because of limited data.

Because lisavormiga lacks formal description, the name is not recognized by major taxonomic databases. It is often treated as an informal label, a local vernacular name, or a provisional designation awaiting taxonomic revision. Further study, including the collection of type specimens and molecular analysis, would be required to determine whether lisavormiga represents a distinct species and, if so, its closest relatives within Formicidae.