Monomorium najrane

Nothing is known about the biology of .

Identification
Collingwood and Agosti (1996) - This species resembles Monomorium micropacum, but has much larger eyes.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Saudi Arabia.

Nomenclature

 *  najrane. Monomorium najrane Collingwood & Agosti, 1996: 352 (w.) SAUDI ARABIA.

Worker
Holotype: TL 2.2; HL 0.57; HW 51; SL 0.54; EL/HW 0.34; range: CI 77-88; SI 93-94; EL/HW 0.31-0.36.

The clypeal margin is concave; the scapes reach the occipital border. The mesopropodeal furrow is shallow but distinct. The petiole is broadly rounded in profile. There are no hairs on the alitrunk dorsum, one pair on the petiole and one pair on the postpetiole. The gaster has several dorsal hairs. The sculpture of the whole body is densely reticulopunctate giving a very dull opaque appearance. The body colour is black.

Type Material
Holotype: worker, Saudi Arabia, desert near Najran, 17°32'N 44°00'E, 10.IV.1983, C.A. Collingwood. - Paratypes: Saudi Arabia: workers, same series as holotype; workers from: Hofuf desert area, 11.IV.1983; Al-Baix, 11.IV.1983; all C.A. Collingwood.