Temnothorax pathibharaensis

Specimens are only known from a single collection from the east Himalayan Abies Forest in Pathibhara, Taplejung, eastern Nepal.

Identification
TTemnothorax pathibharaensis is closely related to Temnothorax rothneyi and Temnothorax simlensis. However, it differs from both of these species in having a much longer scape, which reaches (or even slightly exceeds) the occipital margin of the head, while in T. rothneyi and T. simlensis the scape does not reach the occipital margin of the head. In addition, T. pathibharaensis is also distinguished by its longer and lower petiole and the shape of the propodeal spines etc.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India.

Nomenclature

 * . Temnothorax pathibharaensis Subedi, Budha & Yusupov, 2023: 12, figs. 5A–C (w.) NEPAL.

Type Material

 * Holotype: worker (CDZMTU HymF114), Nepal: Koshi Province, Taplejung District, Pathibhara, Furrabhu, 27.4215°N, 87.7629°E, 3413 m asl, fir forest (Abies sp.), 9.X 2020, leg. B.R. Shrestha & T. Sherpa.
 * Paratype: 1 worker (CDZMTU HymF115), same data as a holotype.