Myrmica huaii

Identification
This species belongs to the pachei group. It is easy to find that this species is very similar to M. schulzi and M. phalacra, but differs from the latters two by basal third of first gastral tergite with fine superficial hexagonal sculpture; posterior margin without any erect to suberect long hairs; dorsum of petiolar node with a distinct broad dorsal plate. Main discriminative morphological characters with other species of the pachei-group is showed in the key of pachei-group species.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Biology
Found foraging on the ground in coniferous forest at an altitude of 1927 m. Nesting site unknown.

Nomenclature

 *  huaii. Myrmica huaii Chen, Zhue & Huang, 2016: 101, figs. 17-19 (w.) CHINA.