Strumigenys thanikkudyensis

This species seems to be infrequent from Western Ghats. One specimen was collected by handpicking method from Thanikkudy region of Periyar Tiger Reserve. It is a primary undisturbed tropical moist evergreen forest. The area is situated at an elevation of 1003 meters, a shady place with minimum of sunlight penetration.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India.

Nomenclature

 *  thanikkudyensis. Strumigenys thanikkudyensis Bharti & Akbar, 2013: 389, figs. 4, 5, 6 (w.) INDIA.