Polyrhachis linae

Identification
Polyrhachis linae is somewhat simlar to Polyrhachis debilis, but it differs by its larger size and more steeply convex pronotum that is widest just behind the narrowly rounded humeri. The propodeal spines are short, but distinct. In contrast, specimens of Polyrhachis debilis are distinctly smaller with a weakly convex pronotal profile. The pronotal humeri are widely rounded and the propodeal spines very short, present as tuberculae or completely absent. (Kohout 2006)

Distribution
Polyrhachis linae appears to be a rather uncommon, but widespread, New Guinean species with several colonies collected recently by R. Snelling at the Lakekamu Basin (Gulf Prov., Papua New Guinea). (Kohout 2006)

This taxon was described from New Guinea.

Type Material
Syntype workers, queens and  – as reported by Kohout (2006).

Type Locality Information
NEW GUINEA, Cyclops Mts, Mt Lina, col. L.E. Cheesman.