Strumigenys fricta

Identification
A member of the mayri complex in the Strumigenys mayri-group.

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

Nomenclature

 *  fricta. Strumigenys fricta Bolton, 2000: 885, figs. 467, 508 (w.) NEW GUINEA.

Worker
Holotype. TL 3.1, HL 0.88, HW 0.59, CI 67, ML 0.46, MI 52, SL 0.59, SI 100, PW 0.32, AL 0.86. Characters of the mayri-complex. Very closely related to Strumigenys rayma and mostly answering the description of that species; differing only as follows.

1 Preapical tooth present, spiniform.

2 Side of alitrunk not entirely reticulate-punctate, with a smooth patch on katepisternum.

3 Propodeum armed with a pair of long (ca 0. 15) narrow spines that are elevated somewhat less than 45°

4 Disc of postpetiole mostly smooth, not blanketed with sharp reticulate-punctate sculpture.

Type Material
Holotype worker, Indonesia: Irian Jaya, PT. Freeport Concession, Siewa camp, 3.04°S, 136.38°E, 200 ft, 7.iv.1998, #1998-44, lowland secondary rainforest, ex sifted litter between tree buttresses (R. R. Snelling).