Parasyscia shii

This rare species is known from only two collections in China.

Identification
Concolorous species, whole body yellow. Head in full-face view distinct longer than broad (CI 74–77), with straight posterior margin, rounded posterolateral corners; maximum diameter of eyes distinct broader than the width of apical funiculus. Subpetiolar process cuneiform, anteroventral corner angular and posteroventral corner broadly rounded. Body smooth and shiny, except sparsely shallow piligerous punctures.

This species is very similar to Parasyscia muiri, but can be separated from the latter by a combination of the following characteristics:
 * body light yellow
 * in lateral view, dorsal outline of mesosoma slightly convex
 * in dorsal view, first gastral segment broader posteriorly

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Palaearctic Region: China.

Nomenclature

 * . Parasyscia shii Chen, Liang & Du, 2022: 322, fig. 29 (w.) CHINA.

Type Material

 * Holotype worker: CHINA: Guangxi: Guilin City, Longsheng County, Huaping Village, 949 m, 25.6039° N, 109.0975°E, 11.VIII.2019, Chunxuan Luo leg., No. GXNU192346 [GXNU].
 * Paratypes: same data as holotype [1 worker, GXNU; 1 worker, SWFU].