Myrmecina sauteri Forel, 1912

Gu, Zhuojian, Zhang, Chen, Du, Congcong & Chen, Zhilin, 2025, Synopsis of the ant genus Myrmecina Curtis, 1829 from China (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae), with description of eleven new species, Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift 72 (2), pp. 395-448 : 395-448

Myrmecina sauteri Forel, 1912

Fig. 48

Myrmecina sauteri Forel, 1912: 54 (w. q.) CHINA.

Material examined.

High-resolution images of the syntype ( https://www.antweb.org, CASENT 0908954 , Will Ericson) were reviewed . Non-type. • 2 workers, Jiuwanshan , Guangxi, China, 25.2015°N, 108.6817°E, 1188 m, secondary forest, leaf litter, 26. VII. 2022, Yuqing He, GXNU 221993 ; • 4 workers, Huapincun , Guangxi, China, 25.5539°N, 109.9447°E, 1371 m, secondary forest, leaf litter, 01. VIII. 2019, Defu Chen, GXNU 191773 ; • 2 workers, Dayaoshan , Guangxi, China, 24.1697°N, 110.2436°E, 1173 m, secondary forest, leaf litter, 16. VII. 2021, Defu Chen, GXNU 212989 .

Diagnostic features.

(1) Antennae 12 - segmented; (2) lateral portions of clypeus raised into a sharp ridge, connected to the front ridge of the antennal torulus; (3) scapes smooth, appearing shining; (4) postpetiole with anterior portion, nearly as wide as posterior in dorsal view; (5) mesosomal dorsum with dense striae or rugosity; (6) gastral tergite I sculptured.

Distribution.

Guangxi, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Taiwan.

Figures

Figure 48. Myrmecina sauteri. A. Head in full-face view; B. Mesosoma in dorsal view; C. Body in dorsal view; D. Body in lateral view.