Strumigenys separa

Identification
Bolton (2000) - The combination of characters seen in this species makes it seem to fall between the two main complexes of the group. Like most members of the feae-complex it has 2 flagellate hairs on the upper scrobe margin, the ventrolateral margin of its head lacks a preocular notch and there is no preocular impression in the ventral surface; the lateral spongiform lobe of the petiole is small but obvious. Like most species of the mayri-complex it is small, has sculpture on the postpetiole and only a single pair of erect hairs on the mesonotum; the posterodorsal spongiform collar of the petiole is interrupted medially. This uncommon combination of characters, coupled with the dense, long basigastral costulae, presence of only a single pair of erect hairs on the entire cephalic dorsum and possession of a spiniform preapical tooth, all serve to enhance the isolation of Strumigenys separa. Finally, the notch or indentation of the anterior clypeal margin of this species is broader than is usual in the group.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: Indonesia.

Nomenclature

 *  separa. Strumigenys separa Bolton, 2000: 892 (w.) INDONESIA (Seram I.)