Polyrhachis dougcooki

Identification
Polyrhachis dougcooki closely resembles Polyrhachis ammon but differs by its distinctly longer antennal scapes (SI 168-173 in P. dougcooki versus 145-155 in P. ammon) and relatively small, virtually quadrate pronotal dorsum. The pilosity in P. dougcooki is distinctly longer and the somewhat brassy golden pubescence is denser and covers the whole body, including the head. In contrast the pilosity in P. ammon is distinctly shorter and the more appressed golden pubescence is virtually absent from the head.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  dougcooki. Polyrhachis (Hagiomyrma) dougcooki Kohout, 2013: 518, figs. 3E-F (w.q.) AUSTRALIA.

Type Material


Polyrhachis dougcooki was listed earlier by Kohout (2000: 200) as ‘Hagio 20’.