Polyrhachis unicuspis

Specimens have been collected from fogging samples in cacao and natural forest.

Identification
A member of the Polyrhachis thrinax species group.

Kohout (2008) - Polyrhachis unicuspis is characterised by a relatively long middle petiolar spine and rudimentary lateral spines. However, in the available queens, the lateral spines are developed as short, but distinct and acute spines.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: Indonesia, Sulawesi.

Nomenclature

 *  unicuspis. Polyrhachis unicuspis Emery, 1898b: 240, fig. 13 (w.) INDONESIA (Sulawesi). Combination in P. (Myrmothrinax): Emery, 1925b: 184.

Type Material
Kohout (2008) - Holotype worker. INDONESIA, SULAWESI, Toli-Toli (H. Fruhstorfer), (examined).