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Subterranean species of ant genus Crematogaster in Asia (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2010
Authors:S. Hosoishi, Yamane, S., Ogata, K.
Volume:13
Pagination:345 - 350
Date Published:2010
Keywords:Crematogaster, new species, subterranean
Abstract:

Three Crematogaster ant species, C. (Orthocrema) javanica Menozzi, C. (O.) myops Forel and C. (O.) masukoi sp. nov., share reduced compound eyes which characterizes them among Asian species of the

subgenus Orthocrema. The new species is described based on material from Borneo. It can be distinguished from C. javanica and C. myops by its smooth surface of clypeus and acutely produced subpetiolar process. Reduced compound eyes and yellowish body suggest that these three species are subterranean.

Short Title:Entomological Science
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