Myrmica hlavaci

Nothing is known about the biology of .

Identification
A member of the pachei-group and most resembles Myrmica phalacra. It differs from the latter species by the densely rugulose head dorsum, sculpture of propodeal dorsum, shorter scape, etc. (Radchenko and Elmes 2010)

Distribution
Sichuan Province, China.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Castes
Known only from the worker caste.

Nomenclature

 *  hlavaci. Myrmica hlavaci Radchenko & Elmes, 2009a: 76, figs. 36-40 (w.) CHINA. See also: Radchenko & Elmes, 2010: 151.

Type Material
Holotype, w, China, Sichuan Prov., Li Xian Miyaluo Nat. Res., Danzhamu valley, 3250 m, 31°23, 902'N, 103°14, 827'E, 18-22.v.2006, leg. Sehnal and Tryzne (KIEV); paratypes: 2 workers with the same label (KIEV, HLAVAC).

Etymology
Dedicated to the amateur entomologist Peter Hlavac of Kosice, Slovakia, who provided to us material for investigation.