Aenictus indicus

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India.

Castes
Known only from the worker caste.

Nomenclature

 *  indicus. Aenictus indicus Bharti, Wachkoo & Kumar, 2012: 292, figs. 1-4 (w.) INDIA.

Worker
TL 4.52; HL 0.92; HW 0.84; SL 0.67; WL 1.33; PL1 0.35; PL2 0.38; GL 1.54. Indices: CI 91.30; SI 79.76 (n=1).

Head. Head longer than broad, with convex sides; seen in full face view its posterior margin weakly convex; occiput with a well demarcated collar. Parafrontal ridge indistinct, about 0.22 mm long; vertex with a longitudinal impression. Antenna 10 segmented; scape reaching up to 4/5 the posterior margin of the head. Clypeus angularly produced in middle; mandible broad, triangular with large apical tooth, followed by eight irregular, indistinct denticles.

Mesosoma. Mesosoma constricted at the metanotal groove; promesonotum in profile distinctly convex; propodeum lower than promesonotum, its dorsal outline straight. Mesonotum demarcated from the mesopleuron by a conspicuous ridge; metanotal impression distinct. Propodeal junction bounded by a rim, meets at right angle.

Petiole, Postpetiole. Both rounded above; petiole anteriorly margined by a transverse carina, as long as postpetiole; subpetiolar process a low, convex, forward directed lobe.

Gaster. Gaster elongate-elliptical, narrowed posteriorly.

Sculpture. Body opaque and microreticulate except for gaster, which is smooth and shining; rugae completely lacking. Microreticulations are feebler on scape and legs; mandibles gently striate. Pilosity. Moderate; suberect, denser on antennae and legs; sparse on gaster.

Color. Medium reddish brown.