Myrmica martensi

Nothing is known about the biology of Myrmica martensi (Bharti et al., 2016).

Identification
A member of the boltoni complex of the ritae species group. It is closely related to Myrmica boltoni and differs from it by shorter, upward-pointing and distinctly divergent propodeal spines, by a distinctly shorter petiole and by its more feebly developed sculpture on alitrunk and pedicel.

Distribution
Only known from the type locality.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India, Nepal.

Castes
Males are unknown.

Nomenclature

 *  martensi. Myrmica martensi Radchenko & Elmes, 1998: 21, fig. 5 (w.q.) NEPAL. See also: Radchenko & Elmes, 2010: 200.

Etymology
Radchenko and Elmes (2010) - named for the collector, the German zoologist and Himalayan expert, Prof. Jochen Martens of the University of Mainz.