Polyrhachis vigilans

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: Vietnam. Palaearctic Region: China.

Nomenclature

 *  vigilans. Polyrhachis vigilans Smith, F. 1858b: 69, pl. 4, fig. 39 (q.) CHINA. Donisthorpe, 1937a: 626 (w.). Combination in P. (Myrma): Emery, 1925b: 204. Senior synonym of pyrgops: Kohout, 1998: 525.
 * pyrgops. Polyrhachis pyrgops Viehmeyer, 1912: 9, fig. 10 (w.) CHINA. Combination in P. (Myrma): Emery, 1925b: 202. Junior synonym of vigilans: Kohout, 1998: 525.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

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