Romblonella longinoi (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), a new species and first record of the genus from Sabah, Malaysia, with a key to the species of Romblonella Wheeler, 1935

Creator

David Emmanuel M. General, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

6-2016

Abstract

A new species of Romblonella Wheeler, 1935 from Sabah represents the first record of the genus for Malaysia. The worker and the associated male alate of Romblonella longinoi sp. n. are described. This new species is easily distinguished from all known species by its posteriorly broadened head capsule and coloration. An identification key to the workers of Romblonella is provided.

Source or Periodical Title

Halteres

ISSN

0973-1555

Volume

7

Page

112-119

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

illustrations

Language

English

Subject

Formicidae, Identification key, New species, Romblonella, Sabah

Recommended Citation

General, D.E.M. (2016). Romblonella longinoi (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), a new species and first record of the genus from Sabah, Malaysia, with a key to the species of Romblonella Wheeler, 1935. Halteres, 7, 112-119. doi:10.5281/zenodo.55319.

Identifier

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.55319

Digital Copy

yes