First description of the worker caste of Nylanderiasmythiesii (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).

ABSTRACT: The hitherto unknown worker caste of Nylanderiasmythiesii (Forel, 1894) is described for the first time. Sexuals are redescribed and photomontage images of all castes are provided. A key is presented to separate the six Indian species of Nylanderia. Previously described Nylanderiaassimilis (Jerdon, 1851) is considered a species inquirenda.

SUBMITTER: Wachkoo AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4152827 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature