Myrmecina sinensis

Identification
Zhou et al. (2008) - The species differs distinctly from Myrmecina graminicola by its clypeus completely lacking median tooth, different sculpture and pilosity, posterolateral portion of ventral head surface with longitudinal sculpture.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Castes
Known only from the worker caste.

Nomenclature

 *  sinensis. Myrmecina graminicola subsp. sinensis Wheeler, W.M. 1921c: 539 (w.) CHINA. Raised to species: Zhou, Huang & Ma, 2008: 290.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

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 * Zhou S., J. Huang, and L. Ma. 2008. Two new species of the ant genus Myrmecina (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), with a key to Chinese species. Sociobiology 52(2): 283-291.
 * Zhou Shanyi, Jianhua Huang, and Libin Ma. 2008. Two new species of the ant genus Myrmecina (Hymenoptera; Formicidae), with a key to chinense species. Sociobiology 52(2): 283-291.