Myrmica vittata

Nothing is known about the biology of Myrmica vittata (Bharti et al., 2016).

Identification
Differs from all the other Eurasian Myrmica species, which have a weak curve at the base scape, by the absence of rugae, surrounding the antennal sockets, combined with the coarse, regular longitudinal rugosity of the head, alitrunk (including its dorsum) and petiolar nodes. (Radchenko and Elmes 2010)

Distribution
Known only from the type localities in Pakistan.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India, Pakistan.

Castes
Known only from the worker caste.

Nomenclature

 *  vittata. Myrmica vittata Radchenko & Elmes, 1999a: 33, fig. 2 (1-4) (w.) PAKISTAN. See also: Radchenko & Elmes, 2010: 319.

Type Material
Holotype, w, Pakistan, Bumburet, 24.05.83, leg. M. Brancucci (London); paratypes: 2 w with the same label; 2 w, Pakistan, Kalam, 12.08.1994, leg. S. Dakatra (London, Milan, Kiev, Elmes).

Etymology
Radchenko and Elmes (2010) - from the Latin word vitta = band or ribbon with the adjectival suffix - ata, to describe the band of straight longitudinal rugae on the head and alitrunk dorsum.