Harpegnathos

A small genus restricted to Southeast Asia. These ants are notable for their remarkable morphological traits, foraging behaviors, complex nest architecture, and unusual reproductive behaviors.

Species richness
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Nomenclature

 *  HARPEGNATHOS [Ponerinae: Ponerini]
 * Harpegnathos Jerdon, 1851: 116. Type-species: Harpegnathos saltator, by monotypy.
 * Harpegnathos subgenus of Drepanognathus: Smith, F. 1871a: 320.
 * [Harpegnathos incorrectly as junior synonym of Drepanognathus: Dalla Torre, 1893: 22; Bingham, 1903: 49.]
 * Harpegnathos senior synonym of Drepanognathus: Roger, 1861a: 32; Roger, 1863b: 22; Forel, 1893a: 166; Forel, 1900c: 63.
 * DREPANOGNATHUS [junior synonym of Harpegnathos]
 * Drepanognathus Smith, F. 1858b: 81. Type-species: Harpegnathos saltator, by subsequent designation of Bingham, 1903: 49. [Unnecessary replacement name for Harpegnathos.]
 * Drepanognathus incorrectly as senior synonym of Harpegnathos: Dalla Torre, 1893: 22; Bingham, 1903: 49.
 * Drepanognathus junior synonym of Harpegnathos: Roger, 1861a: 32; Roger, 1863b: 22; Forel, 1900c: 63; Emery, 1911d: 58.