Formica approximans

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Nomenclature

 *  approximans. Formica truncorum var. approximans Wheeler, W.M. 1933c: 65 (w.) CHINA.
 * Status as species: Wu, J. 1990: 4, 5 (in key); Bolton, 1995b: 191; Wu, J. & Wang, 1995: 145.

Worker
Very similar to the typical truncorum of Europe. Pilosity on the body and legs as abundant but of a bright golden yellow color, and on the tibiae somewhat coarser though not longer than in the type. Color of head, thorax and petiole darker red; vertex and often also the middle of the promesonotum dark brown, even in large specimens; base of first gastric segment not yellowish red but dark brown like the remainder of the gaster.

Type Material
Six specimens from Eastern Tombs, near Peking, China (Chi Ho).