A Newly Recorded Genus and Species, Harpagoxenus sublaevis, from China with a Key to the Known Species of Harpagoxenus of the World (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Abstract

The newly recorded genus and species to China, Harpagoxenus sublaevis (Nylander), is reported from Da Hinggan Ling, northeastern China. Diagnosis of the genus and description of the species are provided based on a Chinese specimen. A key to the 3 known species of the genus of the world is prepared based on the worker caste.

Keywords

• Hymenoptera
• Formicidae
• Harpagoxenus
• New record to China
• Taxonomy