Polyrhachis conops

The syntypes of P. conops are the only specimens known of this species (Kohout, 2013).

Identification
A member of the Polyrhachis continua species group in the subgenus Myrma

key to Polyrhachis continua workers

This species stands between Polyrhachis continua and Polyrhachis manusensis, featuring the slender and elegant stature of the former and the petiolar armament of the latter. Several specimens of the type series show a mild tendency of the eyes changing their shape from posteriorly protracted to almost normal. The eyes are usually distinctly protracted posteriorly; however, in several specimens examined this character appears to be less prominent, with the eyes almost normal. This character is not uncommon in the subgenus Myrma, with several taxa described solely on the presence or lack of the posteriorly protracted eyes, such as in Polyrhachis nigropilosa conophthalma or Polyrhachis striatorugosa exophthalma.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: New Guinea.

Nomenclature

 *  conops. Polyrhachis conops Forel, 1901b: 28 (w.q.m.) NEW GUINEA (Bismarck Archipelago). Combination in P. (Myrma): Emery, 1925b: 200.

Description
Kohout (2013) - Dimensions of syntypes (queens cited last): TL c. 9.93-11.18, 11.94-12.65; HL 2.43-2.67, 2.72-2.82; HW 1.89-2.09, 2.17-2.22; CI 77-79, 79-80; SL 3.17-3.43, 3.48-3.53; SI 162-168, 159-160; PW 1.71-1.86, 2.52-2.57; MTL 3.33-3.58, 3.63-3.68 (5+2 measured).