Polyrhachis cincta

Kohout (2008a) reports the two copal syntypes are the only material known for this species. Specimen images of two pinned syntypes also bear a label stating "Aus Kopal." Yet the ants with these labels are not enclosed in copal (see the specimen images to the right and below).

Identification
A member of the thrinax species group.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Indo-Australian Region: Indonesia, Sulawesi.

Nomenclature

 *  cincta. Polyrhachis dahli var. cincta Viehmeyer, 1913: 149 (w.) INDONESIA (Sulawesi) (in copal). Combination in P. (Myrmothrinax): Emery, 1925b: 183. Raised to species: Kohout, 1998: 510.