| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4524893 | Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
A key to the Indian species of the ponerine ant genus Anochetus Mayr, 1861 is presented and two new species are described: Anochetus cryptus sp. nov. and Anochetus validus sp. nov. collected from foothills of Himalaya, the Shivalik. Anochetus cryptus is a cryptobiotic species with minute eyes, light-pigmented integument, relatively reduced size and feeble sculpture; it most resembles Anochetus evansi Crawley, 1922. Anochetus validus is a member of the wide spread graeffei group, with strong sculpture and highly pigmented integument.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Two new species of Anochetus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are described from India. ► Anochetus cryptus sp. nov. most resembles Iranian Anochetus evansi. ► A. cryptus sp. nov. is characterized by tiny eyes and absence of propodeal teeth. ► A. validus sp. nov. is a member of wide spread graeffei group. ► Key to the worker caste of Indian species of Anochetus has been provided.
