Formica liopthalma

Identification
Chang and He (2002) - Similar to Formica longicepis (=Formica manchu), but F. liopthalma lacking pubescence on both eye faces; upper 1/3 of petiole node bent forward; posterior half of head dorsum black; hairs very sparse.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Nomenclature

 *  liopthalma. Formica liopthalma Chang & He, 2002a: 52, figs. 13, 14, 51 (w.) CHINA.

Type Material
Holotype worker, No. 99 - 096, 18-V-1999, Wuwei, 3400 m, Gansu Province, coll. CHANG Yourde. Paratypes 7 workers, No. 99 - 254; 12 workers, No 99 - 005; 4 workers, No 99 - 090, same as holotype. Deposited in Ningxia Agricultural College collection.