Two new species of Pseudolasius (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from India
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https://doi.org/10.13102/sociobiology.v61i3.274-280Keywords:
Formicinae, Pseudolasius, Key, New species, Taxonomy, IndiaAbstract
Descriptions of two new species of Pseudolasius based on worker caste and sexuals are provided from India. With addition of these two species collected in lower Shivalik range of Northwest Himalaya, four species signify the genus Pseudolasius from India. An identification key to the workers of Indian Pseudolasius species is provided.Downloads
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