Polyrhachis vindex

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: Borneo, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines.

Nomenclature

 *  vindex. Polyrhachis vindex Smith, F. 1857a: 64 (w.) BORNEO. Combination in P. (Myrma): Wheeler, W.M. 1919e: 125. Senior synonym of orsyllus: Dorow, 1995: 41. Current subspecies: javanensis, muscula, ritsemai.
 * orsyllus. Polyrhachis orsyllus Smith, F. 1861b: 39, pl. 1, figs. 6, 7 (w.) INDONESIA (Sulawesi). Viehmeyer, 1916a: 166 (q.). Combination in P. (Myrma): Viehmeyer, 1916a: 166. Junior synonym of vindex: Wheeler, W.M. 1924b: 254. Revived from synonymy: Karavaiev, 1927e: 48. Junior synonym of vindex: Dorow, 1995: 41.

Polyrhachis orsyllus

Holotype worker in. Labelled “Tond.” (= Tondano, Sulawesi) and with a Donisthorpe type-label.

Polyrhachis vindex

Holotype worker in. Labelled “SAR. 22” (= Sarawak) and with a Donisthorpe type-label.