Leptogenys chinensis

Identification
A member of the Leptogenys chinensis species group.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: Philippines, Singapore. Oriental Region: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam. Palaearctic Region: China.

Nomenclature

 *  chinensis. Lobopelta chinensis Mayr, 1870b: 965 (w.) CHINA. Forel, 1900d: 313 (m.). Combination in Leptogenys: Forel, 1900d: 313; Emery, 1911d: 103. See also: Bingham, 1903: 69.

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