Polyrhachis diversa

Polyrhachis diversa differs from most other Hagiomyrma species by inhabiting rainforest, where it has been collected upon the trunks and foliage of trees.

Identification
Polyrhachis diversa is very similar to Polyrhachis tubifera and they share a relatively short and wide, evenly arched mesosoma, distinctly elongated propodeal spiracles and very short petiolar spines that are separated by the transversely wide dorsum of the petiole. However, P. diversa features rich, closely appressed, golden pubescence that is absent in P. tubifera. In contrast, P. diversa has virtually no pubescence on the dorsum of the gaster, while in P. tubifera the gastral dorsum is covered with rich golden pubescence that completely hides the underlying sculpturation.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  diversa. Polyrhachis (Hagiomyrma) diversa Kohout, 2013: 572, figs. 14A-B (w.) AUSTRALIA.

Type Material


Type deposition: Holotype and 2 paratype workers in, 2 paratype workers each in , and.