Myrmica huaii

Identification
Chen et al. (2016) - This species belongs to the pachei group. This species is very similar to Myrmica schulzi and Myrmica phalacra, but differs from the latter two by basal third of first gastral tergite with fine superficial hexagonal sculpture; posterior margin without any erect to suberect long hairs; dorsum of petiolar node with a distinct broad dorsal plate. Main discriminative morphological characters with other species of the pachei-group is shown in the pachei-group species key.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Biology
Found foraging on the ground in coniferous forest at an altitude of 1927 m. Nesting site unknown.

Nomenclature

 *  huaii. Myrmica huaii Chen, Zhue & Huang, 2016: 101, figs. 17-19 (w.) CHINA.