Myrmica religiosa

Myrmica religiosa has been collected by hand under stones in a dry forested area of Chaurangi khal, Uttarakhand, India. The forest is inhabited by the Cedrus, Oak and Rhododendron, surrounded by patches of Pinus. The area has numerous anthropogenic activities. The recorded temperature and humidity at the collection site was 30°C and 65%.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India.

Nomenclature

 *  religiosa. Myrmica religiosa Bharti & Sharma, 2013: 127, figs. 13-15 (w.) INDIA.

Type Material


Note that the spelling of the type locality is given variously as Chourangi Khal, Chowrangi Khal, Chaurangi Khal and Chaurangi Khaal (with "Khal" and "Khaal" in upper or lower case). The spellings given in the original publication include Chourangi khaal, Chourangi khal and Chaurangi khal (Nachiketa taal).