Myrmecina flava

This species nests in soil. The type-locality is Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and it is rarely encountered (Japanese Ant Image Database).

Identification
This species is easily distinguished by its yellow body color, and the unique structure of its antennal bases (Japanese Ant Image Database).

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, Japan, Republic of Korea.

Nomenclature

 *  flava. Myrmecina flava Terayama, 1985a: 35, figs. 1-5 (w.q.) JAPAN. See also: Lyu & Cho, 2003a: 189.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

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