Checklist of the ants of mt. Hamiguitan, Mindanao Island, Philippines (hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Issue Date

2017

Abstract

The ant diversity of Mt. Hamiguitan, Mindanao Island, Philippines was surveyed using a variety of collection techniques in several sites. A total of 122 species belonging to 51 genera in 8 subfamilies was recorded. Fourteen species are newly recorded from the Philippines: Acropyga near rubescens, Meranoplus malaysianus, Paratopula ankistra, Pheidole cf. planidorsum, Ph. deltea, Ph. near tjibodana, Ph. retivertex, Strumigenys dryas, S. euryale, S. near hispida, S. n.sp. HAM01, S. treptodens, Tetramorium adpressum and T. cf. vertigum.

Source or Periodical Title

Halteres

ISSN

0973-1555

Volume

8

Page

92-102

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations, maps, tables

Language

English

Subject

Formicidae, Invasive ants, Mt. Hamiguitan, Philippines, Pygmy forest

Identifier

doi: 10.5281/zenodo.894187

Digital Copy

yes

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