Key to Nylanderia of India

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This key to Indian Nylanderia species is based on Wachkoo & Bharti (2015).

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1

  • Dorsal face of propodeum distinctly rounded, about the same length as declivitous face; in lateral view, propodeum on the same plane to remainder of dorsum, dorsally dome-like => 2
  • Dorsal face of propodeum shorter than declivitous face; in lateral view, propodeum lower than remainder of dorsum, dorsally angular or gently rounded => 5

2

  • Entire body unicolorous dark brown to black => 3
  • Body color variable with various shades of brown => 4

3

  • Head and mesosomal dorsum covered with a dense network of microreticulate sculpture => Nylanderia birmana
Head of Nylanderia birmana worker
Profile of Nylanderia birmana worker
  • Head and mesosomal dorsum not microreticulate, either smooth or covered with fine punctulae => Nylanderia bourbonica
Head of Nylanderia bourbonica worker
Profile of Nylanderia bourbonica worker

4

Head of Nylanderia smythiesii worker
Profile of Nylanderia smythiesii worker
Head of Nylanderia yerburyi worker
Profile of Nylanderia yerburyi worker

5

  • Dark brown color overall, covered by a dense layer of pubescence concealing cuticular sculpture => Nylanderia himalayana
  • Lighter yellow brown color overall, covered by a relatively thin layer of pubescence not concealing cuticular sculpture => 6

6

  • Head subquadrate; compound eye small, taking 1/4th the length of lateral cephalic margin => Nylanderia indica
Head of Nylanderia indica worker
Profile of Nylanderia indica worker
  • Head oval; compound eye large, taking 1/3rd the length of lateral cephalic margin => Nylanderia taylori
Head of Nylanderia taylori worker
Profile of Nylanderia taylori worker

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