Review of the ant genus Manica (Hymenoptera, Formicidae), with a new record of the genus in China and description of a new species
oleh: Yuqing He, Zhilin Chen, Congcong Du
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| Diterbitkan: | Pensoft Publishers 2024-05-01 |
Deskripsi
Seven known extant species of Manica have been identified worldwide: M. bradleyi (Wheeler, 1909), M. hunteri (Wheeler, 1914), M. invidia Bolton, 1995, M. parasitica (Creighton, 1934), M. rubida (Latreille, 1802), M. shanyii sp. nov., and M. yessensis Azuma, 1955. The discovery of the new species is documented from Sichuan Province, China, marking the first recorded instance of the genus Manica in China. Additionally, an identification key for distinguishing the known species within the genus Manica is provided.