identifier	taxonID	type	CVterm	format	language	title	description	additionalInformationURL	UsageTerms	rights	Owner	contributor	creator	bibliographicCitation
5F1A7F9C49D05EBC81317ECD4255FD24.text	5F1A7F9C49D05EBC81317ECD4255FD24.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys binghamii Forel 1900	<div><p>Leptogenys binghamii Forel, 1900</p><p>Figs 5 A, C, 9, 20 A</p><p>Leptogenys (Lobopelta) binghamii Forel, 1900 f: 310 (w.) Myanmar.</p><p>Lobopelta binghamii: Bingham 1903: 58.</p><p>Leptogenys (Lobopelta) binghamii: Emery 1911 e: 102.</p><p>Ergatoid description.</p><p>With characters of worker but head as wide anteriorly as posteriorly; pronotum wider than remaining mesosoma in dorsal view; mesosoma stout and robust, less elongated as worker; petiole nodiform, distinctly higher than long in lateral view; about as wide as long in dorsal view. Metasomal segments III – VII enlarged, segment III distinctly wider than petiole. Same colour as the worker.</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Worker (n = 14); HL 1.66 – 1.84; HLL 1.31 – 1.47; HLA 0.24 – 0.3; HW 1.18 – 1.33; CML 0.31 – 0.39; SL 1.94 – 2.13; AII 0.21 – 0.33; AFI 0.43 – 0.51; AFII 0.37 – 0.41; EL 0.31 – 0.36; ML 0.84 – 1.03; PrL 1.04 – 1.25; PrH 0.77 – 1.13; PrW 1.04 – 1.2; WL 2.76 – 3.1; PeL 0.8 – 1.04; PeH 0.95 – 1.18; PeW 0.77 – 0.92; DPL 0.87 – 0.95; CI 69.36 – 74.97; CLI 17.58 – 22.49; SI 156.26 – 166.48; OI 21.98 – 26.37; LPI 104.64 – 124.38; DPI 84.67 – 98.51.</p><p>Ergatoid paratype (n = 1): HL 1.67; HLL 1.29; HLA 0.31; HW 1.25; CML 0.39; SL 1.77; AII 0.23; AFI 0.39; AFII 0.31; EL 0.34; ML 0.96; PrL 1.03; PrH 0.76; PrW 1.04; WL 2.56; PeL 0.75; PeH 1.06; PeW 0.62; DPL 0.83; CI 74.7; CLI 23.33; SI 141.31; OI 26.49; LPI 142.49; DPI 73.98.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Little to no variation, other than morphometric values, were detected in the specimens examined from Hong Kong.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys binghamii is a relatively large, highly sculptured species, with distinctly linear mandibles, small anteriorly positioned eyes and highly angulated lateral clypeal lobes which makes it recognisable within the Leptogenys found in Hong Kong. Within the wider Leptogenys fauna of the Indomalayan region, L. binghamii might be mistaken for L. punctiventris (Mayr, 1879) and L. yandii (Xu &amp; He, 2015) . Leptogenys binghamii is distinguishable from L. yandii by antennal flagellomere I longer than antennal flagellomere II, the longer scape, and larger overall size (5.2 – 5.7 vs 9–10 mm total length for L. yandii and L. binghamii, respectively; Xu and He 2015). Leptogenys binghamii can be differentiated from L. punctiventris by the smaller eyes, the first gastral tergite being highly punctate, lacking any smooth and shiny regions as well as total size (5 – 6 vs 9–10 mm total size for L. punctiventris and L. binghamii, respectively; Xu and He 2015). Both L. punctiventris and L. yandii are not recorded from Hong Kong. With these species presenting more meridional and occidental distributions within Asia, respectively.</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>This species is known from Myanmar (type locality), India (Assam and Meghalaya), China (Guangxi, Yunnan, and Hong Kong), and Vietnam (Janicki et al. 2016; Guénard et al. 2017). There are no records from Guangdong, Hainan, or Macao, but its presence is expected in the first two Chinese provinces with more sampling efforts. Its presence in Macao is less likely due to the level of urbanisation and isolation of natural areas for this species to occur. The first record of L. binghamii in Hong Kong was Fellowes (1996), here we provide additional new records across the eastern limits of its range.</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>In Hong Kong, colonies have been found within decaying wood and underneath stones, predominantly within Feng Shui Woods, secondary forests and shrubland. Colonies appear relatively small, with one partial colony collection including 23 workers, 1 male, 5 cocoons, 4 larvae, and 2 eggs (MTH collection code MTH 163). One ergatoid queen was extracted from a partial colony collection (MTH 268). Specimens are known from pitfall traps, leaf litter, and hand collection events. This species is suspected to be a solitary foraging species, with no group hunting yet observed. However, unless nesting sites are located, L. binghamii is rarely observed diurnally and is therefore suspected to be predominately a nocturnal foraging species. A second colony, kept in captive colony consisted of 24 workers and one ergatoid queen. Workers fed upon isopod prey and showed no interest in cockroaches, millipedes, and termites. In Hong Kong, the species reaches the northern limit of its distribution range with all records found under 500 m a. s. l .. Further sampling is nonetheless required to confirm if the species can colonize higher and cooler elevations.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Worker (n = 52): China • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Ng Fai Tong, East Central New Territories; 23 Aug. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015249 . • 3 workers; Hong Kong SAR, Pak Ngau Shek; 24 Oct. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006888, MBS 015265, MBS 06604 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Yau Ping San UK, East Central NT; 3 Oct. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015263 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1192&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4302" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1192/lat 22.4302)">Kadoorie Farm Botanical Garden</a>; 22.4302, 114.1192; 280 m a. s. l.; 14 Sep. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02700 RHL 02717 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.17699&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.35805" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.17699/lat 22.35805)">Lion Rock</a>; 22.35805, 114.17699; 150 m a. s. l.; 13 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01659 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Pak Tam Chung; 22.401, 114.33; 130 m a. s. l.; 5 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02373 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1531&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39678" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1531/lat 22.39678)">Shing Mun</a>; 22.39678, 114.1531; 240 m a. s. l.; 14 May. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 000350 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1438&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.267" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1438/lat 22.267)">Pok Fu Lam</a>; 22.267, 114.1438; 248 m a. s. l.; 7 Jul. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; Secondary forest, Bait trap; IBBL ANTWEB 1009150 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.17504&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.357" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.17504/lat 22.357)">Lion Rock</a>; 22.357, 114.17504; 140 m a. s. l.; 15 Aug. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03531 A . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18082&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42285" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18082/lat 22.42285)">Tai Po Kau</a>; 22.42285, 114.18082; 200 m a. s. l.; 6 Jun. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03550 . • 4 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.90129&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25364" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.90129/lat 22.25364)">Ngong Ping SSSI</a>; 22.25364, 113.90129; 438 m a. s. l.; 24 May. 2022; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, Nest ex. Decay wood; IBBL ANTWEB 1010110, ANTWEB 1010111, ANTWEB 1010112, ANTWEB 1010113 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.16352&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40549" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.16352/lat 22.40549)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40549, 114.16352; 468 m a. s. l.; 19 May. 2023; L. Xuan leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010125 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1069&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40403" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1069/lat 22.40403)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40403, 114.1069; 471 m a. s. l.; 26 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, un. Rock; IBBL MTH 163 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0173&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.31701" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0173/lat 22.31701)">Lantau</a>; 22.31701, 114.0173; 179 m a. s. l.; 29 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary, ex. Decaying log; IBBL MTH 221 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.01733&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.31701" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.01733/lat 22.31701)">Lantau</a>; 22.31701, 114.01733; 179 m a. s. l.; 29 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary forest, Nest ex. Decay log; IBBL ANTWEB 1010173 . • 12 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10645&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40452" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10645/lat 22.40452)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40452, 114.10645; 490 m a. s. l.; 27 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. Soil; IBBL MTH 563 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.16352&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40549" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.16352/lat 22.40549)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40549, 114.16352; 468 m a. s. l.; 19 May. 2023; L. Xuan leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010125 .</p><p>Paratype ergatoid (n = 1): China • 1 ergatoid; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10691&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40403" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10691/lat 22.40403)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40403, 114.10691; 470 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; secondary forest, ex. Decaying log; IBBL ANTWEB 1010225 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/5F1A7F9C49D05EBC81317ECD4255FD24	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
03698FD92CFE55EFB4F306095D6D354E.text	03698FD92CFE55EFB4F306095D6D354E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys diminuta (F. Smith 1857)	<div><p>Leptogenys diminuta (F. Smith, 1857)</p><p>Figs 4 B. 5 B, D. 6 B, 8 A, 10, 20 B</p><p>Ponera diminuta Smith, 1857 a: 69 (w.) Borneo (East Malaysia: Sarawak).</p><p>Lobopelta diminuta: Mayr 1862: 734.</p><p>Leptogenys diminuta: Emery 1895: 461.</p><p>Leptogenys diminuta bismarckensis [senior synonym] Forel, 1901 c: 7 (w.) New Guinea: Wilson 1958 c: 118; Bolton 1995 b: 231; Zhou 2001 a: 43. Of Leptogenys diminuta deceptrix Forel, 1901 m: 46 (w.): Xu and He 2015: 138. Of Leptogenys ferox Smith, 1865 a: 70 (w.) Indonesia: Wilson 1958 c: 118; Bolton 1995 b: 231; Zhou 2001 a: 43. Of Leptogenys hodgsoni Forel, 1900 f: 308 (w.) Myanmar: Xu and He 2015: 144. Of Leptogenys diminuta palliseri Forel, 1900 f: 307 (w. m.) India: Xu and He 2015: 138. Of Leptogenys diminuta santschii Mann, 1919: 299 (w. eq. m.) Solomon Is: Wilson 1958 c: 118; Bolton 1995 b: 231; Zhou 2001 a: 43. Of Leptogenys diminuta sarasinorum Forel, 1900 f: 307 (w.) Sri Lanka: Xu and He 2015: 138. Of Leptogenys simillima Smith, 1860 b: 104 (w.) Indonesia: Roger 1863 b: 19; Mayr 1863 a: 428; Bolton 1995 b: 231; Zhou 2001 a: 43. Of Leptogenys diminuta stitzi Viehmeyer, 1934 c: 310: Wilson 1958 c: 118; Bolton 1995 b: 231; Zhou 2001 a: 43. Of Leptogenys diminuta striatula Emery, 1895 m: 461 (w.) Myanmar: Xu and He 2015: 138. Of Leptogenys diminuta woodmasoni Forel, 1886 d: 246 (w.) India: Xu and He 2015: 138. of Leptogenys diminuta yarrabahna Forel 1915 b: 29 (w. m.) Australia: Taylor 1988: 34; Bolton 1995 b: 231; Zhou 2001 a: 43.</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Worker (n = 10): HL 1.53 – 1.62; HLL 1.15 – 1.33; HLA 0.34 – 0.39; HW 1.09 – 1.17; CML 0.36 – 0.41; SL 1.56 – 1.72; AII 0.22 – 0.225; AFI 0.29 – 0.34; AFII 0.23 – 0.32; EL 0.3 – 0.36; ML 0.67 – 0.83; PrL 0.85 – 0.99; PrH 0.57 – 0.72; PrW 0.81 – 0.89; WL 2.32 – 2.53; PeL 0.49 – 0.66; PeH 0.65 – 0.73; PeW 0.4 – 0.48; DPL 0.42 – 0.5; CI 70.01 – 74.19; CLI 23.53 – 26.32; SI 137.99 – 155.25; OI 24.21 – 27.27; LPI 107.12 – 135.85; DPI 84.24 – 103.9.</p><p>Ergatoid (n = 1): HL 1.59; HLL 1.29; HLA 0.39; HW 1.18; CML 0.43; SL 1.63; AII 0.25; AFI 0.32; AFII 0.24; EL 0.34; ML 0.83; PrL 0.94; PrH 0.66; PrW 0.89; WL 2.61; PeL 0.56; PeH 0.7; PeW 0.47; DPL 0.47; CI 74.15; CLI 26.66; SI 137.82; OI 26.43; LPI 124.73; DPI 99.57.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Studied specimens showed clear variation in dorsal head sculpturing, with the shape of concentric costulae medially ranging from broadly curved to angulate, and the regularity of costulae varying subtly among specimens. Additionally, we observed the presence of smooth patches in the middle of the head, with varying sizes among certain specimens; when present, these patches were between the concentric costulae. The dorsal margin of the node is completely foveate in most specimens, but fine costulae was observed in the ventral margin of the petiole of one specimen. Fine and faint costulae was also observed on the metapleuron of one specimen, contrary to the general pattern of rugulose sculpture found in other specimens of L. diminuta . Leptogenys diminuta is known to be a highly morphologically variable species, both on a wider geographical scope, as well as within Hong Kong. This is also reflected through the complex taxonomic history of this species and the numerous associated subspecies, either considered as valid or synonyms. Given such morphological diversity, L. diminuta is likely a species complex with numerous cryptic species found across its distribution (Wilson 1958).</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys diminuta resembles and is frequently confused with L. kitteli . However, L. diminuta can be readily separated from L. kitteli in Hong Kong based upon the often smooth to finely reticulate pronotum, the presence of a single tooth on the mandibular masticatory margin, as well as its much smaller size relative to L. kitteli .</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>A very wide ranging species, or species complex, known from numerous regions across Asia and Oceania, including the Australasian region (Australia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands), the Indomalayan region (Bangladesh, Borneo, mainland China [Guangdong (additional records provided here), Fujian, Hainan, Guangxi, Hunan, Hong Kong], India, Indonesia, Lanka, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam), as well as the Palaearctic region [part of southwestern China (Sichuan)] (Wilson 1958; Bakhtiar and Chiang 2010;; Xu and He 2015; Bharti et al. 2016 Janicki et al. 2016; Guénard et al. 2017). The absence of this species from various countries and provinces (e. g., Cambodia and Guizhou, China) likely reflects lack of sampling efforts.</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>Leptogenys diminuta is a group-hunting species, forming long columns of workers that move through their habitat in search of prey. Colonies are moderately populous with 200–400 individuals per nest and move nesting locations throughout the year (Ito 1997). Nest locations in Hong Kong have included rotting logs, underneath rocks and within leaf litter. The species has ergatoids (Fig. 10 D – E) and likely disperses through colonial budding (Ito 1997; Ito and Ohkawara 2000). Records are predominantly known from young to old growth secondary forests, and similar to L. peuqueti, it is one of the most frequently encountered Leptogenys in Hong Kong.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 67): China • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Sunset Peak; 25 Jul. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; IBBL MBS 006900 . • 3 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Kadoorie Farm; 10 Aug. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; IBBL MBS 006880, MBS 006881, MBS 006882 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lantau, Tei Tong Tsai; 5 Nov. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015302 . • 3 workers; Guangdong Prov., Gu Tian; 10 Apr. 1997; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006883, MBS 006884, MBS 006885 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 27 Jun. 1999; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC ANTWEB 1010191, ANTWEB 1010192 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Victoria Park; 27 Jun. 1999; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC MBS 006607 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Kadoorie Farm Botanical Garden; 6 Sep. 1999; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015275 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Kadoorie Farm Botanical Garden; 448–480 m a. s. l.; 21 Sep. 1999; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015282 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 10 Sep. 2000; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC ANTWEB 1010193, ANTWEB 1010195, ANTWEB 1010196, ANTWEB 1010197 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Kadoorie Farm Botanical Garden; 22.42947, 114.12145; 350 m a. s. l.; 3 Jul. 2011; P. S. Ward leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010181 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.09654&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39963" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.09654/lat 22.39963)">Lin Fa Shan</a>; 22.39963, 114.09654; 423 m a. s. l.; 18 Jul. 2015; T. Tsang leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL TT 01320 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.09072&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.3952" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.09072/lat 22.3952)">Tai Lam</a>; 22.3952, 114.09072; 440 m a. s. l.; 26 Oct. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Hand collection; IBBL RHL 01371 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13185&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42415" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13185/lat 22.42415)">Ng Tong Chai</a>; 22.42415, 114.13185; 420 m a. s. l.; 26 Jun. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL RHL 02822 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13546&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2758" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13546/lat 22.2758)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.2758, 114.13546; 260 m a. s. l.; 30 Jun. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL RHL-SIA- 008 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.30208&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2918" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.30208/lat 22.2918)">Clear Water Bay</a>; 22.2918, 114.30208; 114 m a. s. l.; 19 Jul. 2016; M. Pierce leg.;, ground forager; IBBL ANTWEB 1017020 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.11728&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.43449" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.11728/lat 22.43449)">Tai Po; Lam Tseun</a>; 22.43449, 114.11728; 171 m a. s. l.; 30 Aug. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1009148 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.11728&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.43449" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.11728/lat 22.43449)">Tai Po; Lam Tseun</a>; 22.43449, 114.11728; 171 m a. s. l.; 30 Aug. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1009378 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1369&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2811" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1369/lat 22.2811)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.2811, 114.1369; 150 m a. s. l.; 5 Oct. 2016; B. Worthington leg.;, Hand collection (night); IBBL BMW 02340 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1003&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.3405" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1003/lat 22.3405)">Tsing Yi</a>; 22.3405, 114.1003; 300 m a. s. l.; 12 Feb. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Open rock, general forager; IBBL RHL 003394 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1365&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2792" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1365/lat 22.2792)">Hatton Road</a>; 22.2792, 114.1365; 237 m a. s. l.; 12 Feb. 2022; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010183 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13944&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25988" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13944/lat 22.25988)">Pok Fu Lam</a>; 22.25988, 114.13944; 213 m a. s. l.; 13 Jun. 2022; M. T. Hamer leg.;, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010184 . • 3 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.90457&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25298" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.90457/lat 22.25298)">Ngong Ping</a>; 22.25298, 113.90457; 455 m a. s. l.; 4 May. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010128, ANTWEB 1010129, ANTWEB 1010130 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95375&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26368" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95375/lat 22.26368)">Wong Lung Hang</a>; 22.26368, 113.95375; 400 m a. s. l.; 11 May. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010133, ANTWEB 1010134 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.84714&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.22342" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.84714/lat 22.22342)">Yi O</a>; 22.22342, 113.84714; 13 m a. s. l.; 20 Jun. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary forest, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL ANTWEB 1010126, ANTWEB 1010127 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.90662&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25252" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.90662/lat 22.25252)">Ngong Ping SSSI</a>; 22.25252, 113.90662; 455 m a. s. l.; 29 Jun. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary Forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010124 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1069&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40403" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1069/lat 22.40403)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40403, 114.1069; 471 m a. s. l.; 22 Aug. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.; Secondary forest, ex. Nest; IBBL MTH 243 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10549&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40384" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10549/lat 22.40384)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40384, 114.10549; 491 m a. s. l.; 26 Aug. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.; Secondary forest, Gen. forager; IBBL MTH 80, MTH 242 . • 4 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10423&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41084" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10423/lat 22.41084)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10423&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41084" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10423/lat 22.41084)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41084, 114.10423; 450 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. decaying log; IBBL MTH 222 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9064&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26524" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9064/lat 22.26524)">Nei Lak Shan</a>; 22.26524, 113.9064; 500 m a. s. l.; 6 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young Secondary Forest, Hand coll. in trail; IBBL MTH 303 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10645&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40452" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10645/lat 22.40452)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40452, 114.10645; 490 m a. s. l.; 27 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, un. rock; IBBL MTH 574 .</p><p>Ergatoid: China • 1 ergatoid; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10591&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40422" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10591/lat 22.40422)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; Kap Lung Forest Trail; 22.40422, 114.10591; 470 m a. s. l.; 22 Aug. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.; Nest ex.; IBBL ANTWEB 1010180 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03698FD92CFE55EFB4F306095D6D354E	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
898695E9B5765AF29C9BE285CCED4B7E.text	898695E9B5765AF29C9BE285CCED4B7E.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys grohli Hamer, Lee & Guenard 2024	<div><p>Leptogenys grohli Hamer, Lee &amp; Guénard sp. nov.</p><p>Figs 11, 12, 13, 20 C</p><p>Diagnosis.</p><p>Head isosceles trapezoid, longer than wide; mandible linear, basal margin longer than masticatory margin; basal margin edentate, masticatory margin with one proximal and one apical tooth. Scape extending beyond posterior head margin by three tenths of its length; antennal flagellomere I longer than pedicel and antennal flagellomere II. Promesonotal articulation and notopropodeal sulcus present. Propodeum with a pair of broadly rounded, posterior facing cuticular lobes. In lateral view, petiole slightly longer than high, trapezoidal in shape with posterior margin higher than anterior margin; dorsum subtly convex, curving gradually downwards anteriorly. Head dorsum between eye, clypeus, and frontal lobe with numerous and dense hair-bearing micro-punctulae. Mesosomal dorsum smooth and shining with large, sparse punctures. Anteriormost point clypeal margin with a pair of stout, tubular peg-like setae and two decumbent hairs adjacent to the peg-like setae.</p><p>Description.</p><p>Head. In full face view, head isosceles shaped as trapezoid, longer than wide, widest at mandibular insertion; lateral margin subtly convex and subtly widening beyond eye to posterior margin; posterolateral corner of head blunt; posterior margin of head straight. Mandible linear, basal margin longer than masticatory margin; distinct angle between basal and masticatory margin present; basal margin weakly sinuous and edentate, masticatory margin with one proximal (formed by angle between basal and masticatory margin) and one apical tooth; gap formed between clypeus and mandible when closed. In lateral view, masticatory margin of mandible curves ventrad at apex; mandibular groove present, beginning 1 / 3 the width of the mandible from base, terminating at ventrolateral mandible apex. Mandalus ovoid, visible at base of mandible when closed. In full face view, anterior clypeal lobe broadly triangular, extending into intermandibular space; 1 / 5 of head length; terminating in an acute convex point; lateral clypeal margin gradually curving to lateral head margins with inconspicuous lobes; longitudinal clypeal carina present and conspicuous. Frontal lobes small, 2 / 3 of antennal condyle visible. Frontal groove short, terminating at anterior eye margin. Occipital carina present, extending to ventral surface meeting at an acute angle ventrally. Eye convex, located dorsolaterally in full face view; interrupting lateral head outline; length 1 / 4 of lateral head length; maximum number of ommatidia across maximum eye length 14 or 15. Antennae with ten flagellar segments; scape long, extending beyond posterior head margin by 3 / 10 of its length; scape reaching maximum width medially; antennal flagellomere I longer than pedicel and antennal flagellomere II; apical most flagellomere tapering to a point. Hypostomal teeth present; in ventral view, located laterally, adjacent to mandibular base. Palp formula 4: 4 (one worker dissected).</p><p>Mesosoma. In lateral view, promesonotum feebly to distinctly convex; promesonotum higher than propodeum; propodeal dorsal outline straight to feebly convex; dorsal surface longer than declivitous face; angle between dorsal and declivitous face gradually curving. In dorsal view, pronotum wider than long; pronotum wider than maximum propodeal width. Prosternal process present, anteriorly convex, and posteriorly acutely angled. Promesonotal articulation present but feebly impressed. Mesonotum wider than long. Notopropodeal sulcus present, impressed, with longitudinal cross-ribs. Angle between dorsal and lateral surfaces smoothly curved. Posterolateral propodeum at spiracular height with broadly rounded lobe that extend posteriorly; propodeal declivitous surface concave. In lateral view, mesometapleural suture deeply impressed, with cross-ribs; mesopleural margin of suture distinctly marginated. Mesopleuron not visibly divided into anespiternum and katerpisternum. Propodeal spiracle circular, located above midline of lateral propodeum surface within concave cuticular depression anterodorsally. Metapleural gland bulla circular. Distance between metapleural gland and spiracle greater than spiracle diameter. Legs long and slender; tarsomere one with concave cleaning comb basally. Mesotibia with one pectinate and one simple spur; simple spur 1 / 2 length of pectinate spur. Metatibia with one long pectinate spur and one simple spur; simple spur ~ 1 / 3 the length of the pectinate spur. All tarsal claws pectinate.</p><p>Metasoma. In lateral view, petiole slightly longer than high, trapezoidal in shape with posterior margin higher than anterior margin; dorsum subtly convex, curving anteriorly; anterior face straight, ~ 1 / 2 as high as of posterior face. Peduncle absent. Spiracle small and circular, located laterally on anteromedial surface. In dorsal view, petiole distinctly longer than wide; posterior width twice the anterior width. Subpetiolar process present, located anteroventrally; process triangular with posterior margin longer than anterior margin, posteroventral angle acute. Semi-circular prora lobe present, pointed ventrally. Angle between anterior and dorsal surface of abdominal tergite III broadly rounded in lateral view. Abdominal tergite III widest posteriorly in dorsal view. Cinctus with numerous short, longitudinal cross-ribs. Sting present.</p><p>Sculpture. Mandibular dorsum with faint longitudinal striations across whole length. Clypeal dorsum laterally smooth, coarsely striate medially, with scattered hair-bearing punctae. Head dorsum between eye, clypeus, and frontal lobe with numerous, dense hair-bearing punctulae; punctations become larger and sparse posteriorly; ventrolateral head surface mostly smooth and shining with widely spaced hair-bearing punctations. Antennal segments with numerous, dense punctulae, lacking smooth regions. Mesosomal dorsum mostly smooth with large, sparse punctures; distance between punctures much larger than their diameter. Propodeal declivity with conspicuous transverse striations that do not extend to propodeal dorsum; posterior portion of declivity smooth. Lateral surface of pronotum mostly smooth and shining with large, sparse punctures. Mesopleuron anteroventral and ventral margins with short striations; striations crossing mesopleuron width ventrally; mesopleuron mostly smooth and shining with sparse punctures. Lateral propodeum with striations on ventral margin, around metapleural gland bulla, propodeal spiracle and posteroventral corner. All femora with hair-bearing punctures; punctures progressively denser apically on dorsal surface of profemur. All tibiae smooth and shining with dense punctulae and sparse macro hair-bearing punctures throughout. Petiole dorsum mostly smooth and shining with large hair-bearing punctures; lateral petiole surface smooth. Dorsum of first gastral tergite mostly smooth and shining with large, sparse, hair-bearing macro punctures; anterior face smooth and shining. Presternite IV imbricate. Abdominal segment IV with macro-punctures dorsally; sternite with very sparse macro punctures. Pygidium and hypopygium with sparse, hair-bearing macro punctures only.</p><p>Pilosity. Mandibular dorsum with stout erect hairs directed inwards along basal margin, and short, decumbent hairs on dorsum. Anteriormost point clypeal margin with pair of long, stout, tubular peg-like setae and two decumbent hairs adjacent to the peg-like setae; clypeal dorsum with numerous, long erect hairs as well as decumbent short hairs sparsely distributed across surface. Head dorsum, between clypeus, antennal foramen, and eye with dense, semi-decumbent, appressed hairs; hairs posteriorly sparse with suberect hairs only; head dorsolaterally with decumbent hairs directed anteriorly. Scape with numerous subdecumbent and suberect hairs; flagella with numerous suberect and decumbent hairs. Mesosomal dorsum with erect and suberect hairs sparsely distributed. Suberect and decumbent hairs present on lateral surfaces of pronotum and propodeum. Coxae with many decumbent hairs reaching highest density on ventral surface. Femora with suberect hairs dorsally and subdecumbent hairs ventrally; tibiae with dense, decumbent hairs dorsally, and sparse decumbent hairs ventrally. All tarsi I with stout and apically blunt hairs arranged in a series, surrounded by simple decumbent hairs. Petiolar dorsum with decumbent hairs; lateral petiole surface with sparse decumbent hairs, almost glabrous; subpetiolar process with numerous suberect and erect hairs. Prora with numerous, fine, short, erect hairs directed anteriorly. All abdominal tergites and sternites with sparsely distributed suberect and erect hairs. Pygidium and hypopygium with numerous long erect hairs.</p><p>Colour. Dark reddish brown across mesosoma, mandibles and legs distinctly paler red to orange in colour.</p><p>Ergatoid description.</p><p>With characters of worker but: lateral head margin not straight, distinctly widening posteriorly noticeably more so than the worker. Mesosoma stout and robust not as elongated as in worker; promesonotum distinctly convex; propodeum shorter, ~ 1 / 3 longer than propodeal declivity. Petiole nodiform, distinctly higher than long in lateral view; about as wide as long in dorsal view. Metasomal segments III-VII enlarged, segment III wider than petiole. Same colours as the worker.</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Worker holotype: HL 1.13; HLL 0.87; HLA 0.23; HW 0.72; CML 0.22; SL 1.20; AII 0.21; AFI 0.32; AFII 0.24; EL 0.23; ML 0.56; PrL 0.71; PrH 0.49; PrW 0.66; WL 1.92; PeL 0.68; PeH 0.61; PeW 0.38; DPL 0.64; CI 63.57; CLI 19.8; SI 167.31; OI 26.67; LPI 89.66; DPI 59.75.</p><p>Worker paratypes (n = 12): HL 1.12 – 1.18; HLL 0.86 – 0.90; HLA 0.20 – 0.23; HW 0.69 – 0.75; CML 0.21 – 0.23; SL 1.16 – 1.26; AII 0.19 – 0.24; AFI 0.31 – 0.36; AFII 0.22 – 0.26; EL 0.22 – 0.25; ML 0.54 – 0.57; PrL 0.66 – 0.74; PrH 0.49 – 0.55; PrW 0.64 – 0.69; WL 1.79 – 1.99; PeL 0.60 – 0.69; PeH 0.56 – 0.61; PeW 0.33 – 0.39; DPL 0.52 – 0.67; CI 61.36 – 64.17; CLI 18.65 – 20.43; SI 166.25 – 172.94; OI 26.14 – 28.93; LPI 85.02 – 93.55; DPI 55.5 – 65.71.</p><p>Ergatoid paratype (n = 1): HL 1.19; HLL 0.90; HLA 0.259; HW 0.80; CML 0.25; SL 1.19; AII 0.23; AFI 0.30; AFII 0.22; EL 0.25; ML 0.59; PrL 0.73; PrH 0.56; PrW 0.7; WL 1.88; PeL 0.50; PeH 0.62; PeW 0.49; DPL 0.50; CI 67.31; CLI 21.34; SI 148.06; OI 28.28; LPI 123.01; DPI 97.61.</p><p>Non-type workers (n = 10): HL 1.12 – 1.18; HLL 0.82 – 0.92; HLA 0.16 – 0.24; HW 0.7 – 0.75; CML 0.2 – 0.25; SL 1.17 – 1.34; AII 0.18 – 0.22; AFI 0.31 – 0.36; AFII 0.23 – 0.26; EL 0.22 – 0.27; ML 0.55 – 0.61; PrL 0.66 – 0.74; PrH 0.5 – 0.55; PrW 0.64 – 0.71; WL 1.81 – 1.97; PeL 0.63 – 0.69; PeH 0.54 – 0.67; PeW 0.36 – 0.4; DPL 0.57 – 0.67; CI 61.82 – 64.78; CLI 18.01 – 20.73; SI 163.69 – 179.7; OI 25.74 – 31.04; LPI 81.83 – 97.24; DPI 56.97 – 68.64.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>A spectrum of mesosomal size was observed, which is reflected in the variation seen within the mesosomal measurements. Moreover, the longitudinal ridges across the notopropodeal sulcus differs across the specimens examined with some showing more ribbing than others. No relationship between the size of a specimen and the longitudinal ridges could be found. Variation in both morphometric and qualitative characters mentioned above differs within the colony type series.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Within Xu and He (2015), specimens of L. grohli will key to the couplet containing both L. peuqueti and L. confucii . Leptogenys grohli is distinguishable from L. peuqueti by the more linear lateral margins of the head than the convex lateral margins of L. peuqueti; the smaller eye (EL 0.22 – 0.27); and narrower head (HW 0.70 – 0.75). Sculptural differences also occur, with L. grohli having greater density of punctures across the whole head, scapes, mesosomal, petiole and first two gastral tergites than L. peuqueti . Leptogenys peuqueti is generally larger in all aspects, with L. grohli being a smaller, more gracile species. Leptogenys grohli is also morphologically similar to L. confucii, a species known from Taiwan and Southern Japan, but can be differentiated by the conspicuously defined angle between the basal and masticatory margin of the mandible; a smaller, less conspicuous frontal indentation; more angulated posterior head corner, and the lack of sculpture across the whole mesopleuron and lateral propodeal surfaces.</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>So far L. grohli is only known from Hong Kong and Guangdong This species, however, should be expected from neighbouring Chinese provinces and is likely to have been misidentified previously as L. peuqueti .</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>The type series was collected by sifting and extracting leaf litter within an old growth secondary forest. Specimens were noted during leaf litter sample collection, with the nest located within the soil between the tree trunk and its roots. One ergatoid and 16 workers were obtained, likely representing most of the colony. Solitary foraging individuals have been observed and collected during daytime across Hong Kong, with specimens obtained from tree plantations to secondary forests and Feng Shui Woods. Group hunting behaviour was not observed in this species.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Holotype worker. China • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1814&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4271" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1814/lat 22.4271)">Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve</a>; 22.4271, 114.1814; 160 m a. s. l.; 23 Aug. 2022; A. I. Weemaels &amp; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, Winkler ex. leaf litter; ZRC ANTWEB 1010093.</p><p>Paratype workers: 12 workers: Same collection as holotype; ZRC ANTWEB 1010085 to ANTWEB 1010092 . Same collection data as holotype; HKBM ANTWEB 1010095 to ANTWEB 1010099 .</p><p>Paratype ergatoid: Same collection data as holotype; ZRC ANTWEB 1010094 .</p><p>Non-type workers (n = 35): China • 3 workers; Hong Kong SAR, Tai Po Kau; 19 Jul. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006896, MBS 006897, MBS 006899 . • 2 workers; Guangdong Prov., Qi Mu Zhang; 6 Apr. 1997; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015248 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13728&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27876" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13728/lat 22.27876)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.27876, 114.13728; 240 m a. s. l.; 24 Apr. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Plantation, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00050 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1378&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2784" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1378/lat 22.2784)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.2784, 114.1378; 230 m a. s. l.; 30 Apr. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Plantation, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00129, RHL 00152 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.153&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39693" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.153/lat 22.39693)">Shing Mun</a>; 22.39693, 114.153; 242 m a. s. l.; 14 May. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00401 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95633&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26112" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95633/lat 22.26112)">Sunset Peak</a>; 22.26112, 113.95633; 575 m a. s. l.; 3 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00892 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95753&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26084" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95753/lat 22.26084)">Sunset Peak</a>; 22.26084, 113.95753; 575 m a. s. l.; 3 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00894 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95376&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26392" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95376/lat 22.26392)">Sunset Peak</a>; 22.26392, 113.95376; 470 m a. s. l.; 3 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00906, RHL 00908 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95278&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26594" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95278/lat 22.26594)">Sunset Peak</a>; 22.26594, 113.95278; 440 m a. s. l.; 3 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00931 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18178&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42613" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18178/lat 22.42613)">Tai Po Kau</a>; 22.42613, 114.18178; 160 m a. s. l.; 14 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Plantation, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00931, RHL 02083 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18082&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42285" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18082/lat 22.42285)">Tai Po Kau</a>; 22.42285, 114.18082; 200 m a. s. l.; 14 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02128 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.17999&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42706" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.17999/lat 22.42706)">Tai Po Kau</a>; 22.42706, 114.17999; 180 m a. s. l.; 14 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Plantation, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02165 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.11821&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.45479" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.11821/lat 22.45479)">Tai To Yan</a>; 22.45479, 114.11821; 420 m a. s. l.; 4 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02211, RHL 02686 . • 3 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13873&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27523" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13873/lat 22.27523)">The Peak</a>; 22.27523, 114.13873; 370 m a. s. l.; 17 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01090, RHL 01099, RHL 01106 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1423&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2767" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1423/lat 22.2767)">The Peak</a>; 22.2767, 114.1423; 410 m a. s. l.; 17 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02621 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.14199&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27603" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.14199/lat 22.27603)">The Peak</a>; 22.27603, 114.14199; 410 m a. s. l.; 17 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02636, RHL 02639 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13828&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27495" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13828/lat 22.27495)">The Peak</a>; 22.27495, 114.13828; 360 m a. s. l.; 17 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02655 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0928&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.3956" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0928/lat 22.3956)">Tai Lam</a>; 22.3956, 114.0928; 420 m a. s. l.; 26–29 Oct. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Bamboo forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02774 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13546&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2758" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13546/lat 22.2758)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.2758, 114.13546; 260 m a. s. l.; 30 Jun. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, General forager; IBBL RHL-SIA- 007 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.2345&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.3892" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.2345/lat 22.3892)">Mui Tsz Lam</a>; 22.3892, 114.2345; 220 m a. s. l.; 4 Oct. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 003304 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18178&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42613" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18178/lat 22.42613)">Tai Po Kau</a>; 22.42613, 114.18178; 160 m a. s. l.; 6 Jun. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03549 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.17999&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.42706" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.17999/lat 22.42706)">Tai Po Kau</a>; 22.42706, 114.17999; 180 m a. s. l.; 6 Jun. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03555 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.13546&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2758" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.13546/lat 22.2758)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.2758, 114.13546; 250 m a. s. l.; 11 Oct. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, General forager; IBBL RHL-SIA- 095 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9528&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2658" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9528/lat 22.2658)">Wong Lung Hang</a>; 22.2658, 113.9528; 440 m a. s. l; 11 May. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Shrubland, General-forager IBBL ANTWEB 1010235 .</p><p>Etymology.</p><p>Named after the musician Dave Grohl, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band Foo Fighters, drummer of the rock bands Nirvana and Queens of the Stone Age among others, for his positive activism, and ever long musical accompaniment to both first and last author.</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/898695E9B5765AF29C9BE285CCED4B7E	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
653DFFE710BE5157912928E8BD521C91.text	653DFFE710BE5157912928E8BD521C91.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys kitteli (Mayr 1870)	<div><p>Leptogenys kitteli (Mayr, 1870)</p><p>Figs 7 B, 8 B, 14, 20 D</p><p>Lobopelta kitteli Mayr, 1870 b: 966 (w.) INDIA (Sikkim).</p><p>Leptogenys kitteli: Emery 1895: 461.</p><p>Leptogenys kitteli altisquamis [senior synonym] Forel, 1900 f: (w.) Myanmar: Xu and He 2015: 142. Of Leptogenys kitteli minor Forel, 1900 f: 307 (w.) India: Xu and He 2015: 142. Of Leptogenys kitteli siemsseni Viehmeyer, 1922: 203, fig. 1 (w.) China: Xu and He 2015: 142.</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Worker (n = 13): HL 1.72 – 1.87; HLL 1.37 – 1.53; HLA 0.37 – 0.47; HW 1.3 – 1.44; CML 0.33 – 0.45; SL 1.67 – 1.86; AII 0.21 – 0.32; AFI 0.32 – 0.37; AFII 0.29 – 0.33; EL 0.32 – 0.39; ML 0.73 – 0.94; PrL 0.97 – 1.14; PrH 0.7 – 0.85; PrW 0.97 – 1.06; WL 2.64 – 2.87; PeL 0.58 – 0.82; PeH 0.72 – 0.93; PeW 0.56 – 0.74; DPL 0.4 – 0.52; CI 71.27 – 81.04; CLI 18.21 – 25.62; SI 117.83 – 132; OI 21.94 – 26.5; LPI 107.98 – 158.96; DPI 116.12 – 147.26.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Specimens of L. kitteli show a wide range of variation in sculpture in different parts of the body. In most specimens, the fine costulae on the head run longitudinally across its entire surface; nonetheless, in some other specimens, some of the costulae converge medially, forming a concentric pattern similar to that found in L. diminuta . The mesosomal sculpturing varies even more when compared to the head sculpture; from fine costulae with interspaced foveae to irregular faint costulae throughout the mesosoma. The metanotal groove is deeply incised in the majority of specimens observed, with just a single specimen having a very shallow groove. Similar to L. diminuta, L. kitteli expresses a large degree of morphological variation across its wider geographical range and is likely a complex of species that would require further taxonomic investigation to resolve.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys kitteli is most morphologically similar to L. diminuta within Hong Kong. Both species can be differentiated by the distinctly larger absolute size of L. kitteli, as well as the longitudinally striate pronotum, and absence of a longitudinal carinae on the clypeal dorsum.</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>Leptogenys kitteli is a widely distributed across the Indomalayan region, known from mainland China (Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian Zhejiang, Guangdong, Hubei, and Hong Kong SAR), Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal (; Xu and He 2015; Bharti et al. 2016; Janicki et al. 2016; Guénard et al. 2017; Khachonpisitsak et al. 2020). This species should be expected from Laos and Cambodia.</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>Leptogenys kitteli is known to forage in large groups of workers, preying upon termites, as well as earthworms (Fellowes 1996). Similar to L. diminuta, colonies are known to move nesting locations and include up to several hundred individuals.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 36): China • 3 workers; Hong Kong SAR, Tai Mo Shan; 28 Sep. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006891, MBS 006892 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Victoria Park; 27 Jun. 1999; K. Eguchi leg.; HKBM MBS 006576 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Victoria Park; 27 Jun. 1999; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC MBS 006586, ANTWEB 1010189, ANTWEB 1010190 . • 3 workers; Guangdong Prov., Hei Shi Ding; 24 Apr. 1997; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006906, MBS 006907, MBS 006908 . • 1 worker; Guangdong Prov., Nankunshan; 20 Mar. 1997; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015273 . • 1 worker; Guangdong Prov., Qi Mu Zhang; 6 Apr. 1997; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015271 . • 2 workers; Guangdong Prov., Xin Jia Dong; 4 May. 1998; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006577 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 10 Sep. 2000; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC ANTWEB 1010186, ANTWEB 1010187 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Aberdeen Reservoir; 22.26, 114.163; 160 m a. s. l.; 29 Jun. 2015; Yu-Ying Luo leg.; IBBL YYL 00021 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.2168&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2618" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.2168/lat 22.2618)">Tai Tam</a>; 22.2618, 114.2168; 360 m a. s. l.; 27 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02795 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.14199&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27603" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.14199/lat 22.27603)">The Peak</a>; 22.27603, 114.14199; 400 m a. s. l.; 17 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02638 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.12515&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41607" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.12515/lat 22.41607)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.41607, 114.12515; 800 m a. s. l.; 21 Jun. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Grassland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03564 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.14199&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27603" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.14199/lat 22.27603)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.27603, 114.14199; 400 m a. s. l.; 11 Jul. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Bait trap; IBBL RHL-SIA- 091 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.24577&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25339" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.24577/lat 22.25339)">Southern Shek O</a>; 22.25339, 114.24577; 190 m a. s. l.; 15 Jul. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; Secondary forest, Bait trap; IBBL ANTWEB 1009151 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18338&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25483" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18338/lat 22.25483)">Deep Water Bay</a>; 22.25483, 114.18338; 107 m a. s. l.; 12 Aug. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; Secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1009484 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1833&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2546" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1833/lat 22.2546)">Nam Fung Road</a>; 22.2546, 114.1833; 120 m a. s. l.; 20 Aug. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 003365 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18338&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25483" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18338/lat 22.25483)">Deep Water Bay</a>; 22.25483, 114.18338; 107 m a. s. l.; 12 Sep. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; Subtropical dry forest, ground forager; IBBL ANTWEB 1009664 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.11917&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41099" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.11917/lat 22.41099)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.41099, 114.11917; 737 m a. s. l.; 2 Oct. 2016; C. Leung leg.; Secondary Forest, Bait trap; IBBL ANTWEB 1009149 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.16254&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25571" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.16254/lat 22.25571)">Aberdeen</a>; 22.25571, 114.16254; 99 m a. s. l.; 20–23 Oct. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1016994, ANTWEB 1009645 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.12128&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4066" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.12128/lat 22.4066)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.4066, 114.12128; 760 m a. s. l.; 3 Oct. 2018; B. Morgan leg.; Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010122 . • 3 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.2243&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2555" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.2243/lat 22.2555)">Boa Vista</a>; 22.2555, 114.2243; 260 m a. s. l.; 10 Jun. 2020; R. Wang leg.; Pitfall; IBBL RWB 1236, RWB 1237, RWB 1238 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1397&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26247" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1397/lat 22.26247)">Pok Fu Lam</a>; 22.26247, 114.1397; 217 m a. s. l.; 7 Apr. 2022; A. I. Weemaels &amp; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary Forest, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL PFL 1 T 2 W 3 - 1, PFL 1 T 2 W 5 - 1 . • 6 workers; Hong Kong SAR; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.16578&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26819" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.16578/lat 22.26819)">Magazine Gap</a>; 22.26819, 114.16578; 255 m a. s. l.; 17 Oct. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.; Young secondary forest, ex. nest; IBBL MTH 680 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/653DFFE710BE5157912928E8BD521C91	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
CD75E3D3939B51DBA4E85EDEB72C0A28.text	CD75E3D3939B51DBA4E85EDEB72C0A28.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys kraepelini Forel 1905	<div><p>Leptogenys kraepelini Forel, 1905</p><p>Figs 2 B, 6 A, 15, 21 A new record</p><p>Leptogenys (Lobopelta) kraepelini Forel, 1905 f: 5 (w.) Indonesia (Java).</p><p>Leptogenys kraepelini baccha [senior synonym] Santschi, 1919: 336 (w.) Vietnam: Xu and He 2015: 142.</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Workers (n = 15): HL 1.68 – 1.86; HLL 1.32 – 1.51; HLA 0.33 – 0.38; HW 1.09 – 1.23; CML 0.35 – 0.43; SL 1.7 – 2.04; AII 0.25 – 0.31; AFI 0.4 – 0.5; AFII 0.33 – 0.39; EL 0.41 – 0.47; ML 0.78 – 0.87; PrL 1.03 – 1.22; PrH 0.63 – 0.93; PrW 0.97 – 1.11; WL 2.91 – 3.26; PeL 0.92 – 1.07; PeH 0.87 – 0.99; PeW 0.35 – 0.65; DPL 0.9 – 1.02; CI 62.84 – 67.07; CLI 20.97 – 24.54; SI 153.66 – 174.8; OI 29.39 – 33.12; LPI 89.2 – 318.31; DPI 39.4 – 67.12.</p><p>Ergatoid queen (n = 1): HL 1.63; HLL 1.29; HLA 0.36; HW 1.67; CML 0.4; SL 1.53; AII 0.22; AFI 0.35; AFII 0.29; EL 0.42; ML 0.84; PrL 1.05; PrH 0.79; PrW 0.99; WL 2.71; PeL 0.73; PeH 0.84; PeW 0.55; DPL 0.71; CI 102.52; CLI 24.25; SI 91.8; OI 32.87; LPI 114.93; DPI 77.75.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Specimens collected in Hong Kong match well with the description provided by Forel, 1905 of L. kraepelini . However, the sculpture on the propodeum (as ‘ sloping surface of the metanotum’ in Forel 1905) is not entirely ‘ smooth’ (Forel 1905), but instead with transverse striations of varying degrees of pronunciation from few to many striae. Xu and He (2015) utilised this character (among others) to differentiate L. kraepelini from L. chinensis (Mayr, 1870), L. chinensis having transverse striation and L. kraepelini lacking it. Such striations appear absent in the dorsal image of the L. kraepelini (CASENT 0281936, antweb. org) studied by Xu and He (2015). However, this specimen (from West Java) could represent a morphological extreme for this character. With a large distribution across Southeast Asia, this species likely shows a high degree of morphological variability similar to L. diminuta and L. kitteli . We suggest that this character should be treated with caution until the holotype specimen and additional material of L. kraepelini can be more closely scrutinised. Within Hong Kong, morphological variation appears to be limited. Most variation is associated with colour, with workers varying from reddish brown to jet-black, to black with a blue iridescent shine. The possibility of cryptic species within L. kraepelini and L. chinensis requires further taxonomic investigation which is not within the scope of this study. As such, despite ergatoids presented here we refrain from describing them.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>This species highly resembles L. peuqueti and L. grohli within Hong Kong. However, L. kraepelini can be separated from both species by its much larger size, the distinctly posteriorly projecting propodeal lobes and the truncated anterior clypeal margin. Leptogenys kraepelini has been confused with L. chinensis in the past (Xu and He 2015). However, L. kraepelini has a rectangular head that does not significantly narrow behind the eyes as in L. chinensis; has punctuate sculpture between the clypeus and eyes which L. chinensis lacks, and a straight anterolateral clypeal margin which is sinuate in L. chinensis . More differing characters will likely be revealed upon closer inspection of type material and the examination of more specimens from across the wider region. Specimens previous determined to be L. chinensis from Guangdong were not examined in this study (Wu et al. 2008; Zhao et al. 2009). Such specimens should be re-examined, especially considering L. kraepelini is now confirmed from Guangdong and Hong Kong (this study), as well as the previously known misidentifications of L. chinensis for L. kraepelini (and L. peuqueti) in the past.</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>Leptogenys kraepelini is widely distributed across Indomalaya, recorded from China (Yunnan and Hong Kong SAR), Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia Peninsula, Singapore, Borneo, Sumatra, and Java (Bakhtiar and Chiang 2010; Xu and He 2015; Janicki et al. 2016; Guénard et al. 2017; Khachonpisitsak et al. 2020; Wang et al. 2022). This species is currently absent from many southern Chinese provinces which likely reflects sampling effort in these regions, or has been incorrectly identified as L. chinensis .</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>This species is known to nest within rotting wood in young to old growth secondary and shrublands but is seemingly absent from highly disturbed environments. Specimens have been collected either individually or in small groups (three individuals) during the day, with colonies reproducing through ergatoid queens (Ito 1997). Leptogenys kraepelini appears to have a specialised diet on earwigs (Steghaus-Kovac and Maschwitz 1993) but has been observed preying upon termites in Hong Kong (CYLT pers. obs.).</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 38): China • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 13 Jul. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006905 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong Island, The Peak; 24 Sep. 1993; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015288 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 27 Sep. 1994; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006660 . • 1 worker; Guangdong Prov. Daw U Ling; 28 Apr. 1997; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015287 • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Victoria Park; 27 Jun. 1999; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC MBS 006658, MBS 006659 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.15268&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39737" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.15268/lat 22.39737)">Shing Mun Reservoir</a>; 22.39737, 114.15268; 230 m a. s. l.; 6 Jul. 2011; P. S. Ward leg.; Secondary forest, ex. decay wood; IBBL ANTWEB 1010182 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.153&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39693" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.153/lat 22.39693)">Shing Mun</a>; 22.39693, 114.153; 240 m a. s. l.; 14 May. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00364, RHL 00367, RHL 00392, RHL 00407 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.953&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.266" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.953/lat 22.266)">Sunset Peak</a>; 22.266, 113.953; 430 m a. s. l.; 3 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00928 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Aberdeen Reservoir; 22.259, 114.16; 170 m a. s. l.; 26 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 00861 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Aberdeen Reservoir; 22.262, 114.16; 180 m a. s. l.; 26 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01297 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.143&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.277" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.143/lat 22.277)">The Peak</a>; 22.277, 114.143; 450 m a. s. l.; 17 Aug. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02628 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10222&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41666" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10222/lat 22.41666)">Kap Lung</a>; 22.41666, 114.10222; 256 m a. s. l.; 19 Sep. 2015; T. Tsang leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL TT 01228 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.093&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.396" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.093/lat 22.396)">Tai Tam</a>; 22.396, 114.093; 420 m a. s. l.; 26 Oct. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Bamboo, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02778 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.153&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39693" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.153/lat 22.39693)">Shing Mun</a>; 22.39693, 114.153; 240 m a. s. l.; 17 May. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL RHL 03204 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.14199&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27603" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.14199/lat 22.27603)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.27603, 114.14199; 400 m a. s. l.; 11 Jul. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL RHL-SIA- 89 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.04713&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.37598" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.04713/lat 22.37598)">Tai Lam Country Park</a>; 22.37598, 114.04713; 200 m a. s. l.; 3 Nov. 2017; R. Cheung &amp; M. Pierce leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; HKBM MBS 011437 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9524&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2668" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9524/lat 22.2668)">Wong Lung Hang</a>; 22.2668, 113.9524; 400 m a. s. l.; 11 May. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 101020 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lantau; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9835&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.28186" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9835/lat 22.28186)">A Po Long</a>; 22.28186, 113.9835; 200 m a. s. l.; 5 Jun. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010131, ANTWEB 1010132, ANTWEB 1010176 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95906&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2602" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95906/lat 22.2602)">Sunset Peak</a>, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95906&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2602" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95906/lat 22.2602)">Wong Lung Hang</a> path; 22.2602, 113.95906; 650 m a. s. l.; 7 Jul. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Montane forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1010121 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1063&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40585" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1063/lat 22.40585)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40585, 114.1063; 517 m a. s. l.; 26 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. Decay wood; IBBL MTH 70, MTH 157 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10691&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40403" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10691/lat 22.40403)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40403, 114.10691; 471 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, Nest ex. decay log; IBBL ANTWEB 1010169, ANTWEB 1010174 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41088, 114.10451; 450 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. decaying log; IBBL MTH 276 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.15621&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27044" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.15621/lat 22.27044)">Severn Road</a>; 22.27044, 114.15621; 380 m a. s. l.; 5 Sep. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.; Nest ex.; IBBL ANTWEB 1010168, ANTWEB 1010175 . • 4 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95248&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26964" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95248/lat 22.26964)">Wong Lung Hang</a>; 22.26964, 113.95248; 265 m a. s. l.; 5 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. decaying log; IBBL MTH 308, MTH 323, MTH 335, MTH 336 .</p><p>Ergatoids (n = 2): China • 1 ergatoid; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41088, 114.10451; 450 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, nest ex. decaying log; IBBL MTH 276 . • 1 ergatoid; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.15621&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27044" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.15621/lat 22.27044)">Severn Road</a>; 22.27044, 114.15621; 380 m a. s. l.; 5 Sep. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.;, Nest ex.; IBBL ANTWEB 1010172 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/CD75E3D3939B51DBA4E85EDEB72C0A28	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
1E3647BDF8215880A91C3D16B3BE9B51.text	1E3647BDF8215880A91C3D16B3BE9B51.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys laeviterga Zhou et al. 2012	<div><p>Leptogenys laeviterga Zhou et al., 2012</p><p>Figs 7 A, 16, 21 B new record</p><p>Leptogenys laeviterga Zhou et al., 2012: 888, figs 1–3 (w.) China (Guangxi).</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Worker (n = 1): HL 1.58; HLL 1.22; HLA 0.31; HW 1.07; CML 0.4; SL 1.99; AII 0.28; AFI 0.43; AFII 0.34; EL 0.28; ML 0.92; PrL 1.03; PrH 0.65; PrW 0.93; WL 2.78; PeL 0.76; PeH 0.84; PeW 0.59; DPL 0.62; CI 67.76; CLI 25.35; SI 185.26; OI 22.89; LPI 110.58; DPI 94.2.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Owing to the poor quality and quantity of specimens collected, little is known about the morphological variability of this species.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys laeviterga is superficially similar to L. diminuta owing to similarly shaped triangular mandibles, broad petiole shape, as well as overall body size. However, L. laeviterga is readily differentiated by the distinct and conspicuous median clypeal carina; lack of costulate sculpture on the head, lack of teeth on the mandibular masticatory margin, and longer scapes (SL 1.90 – 1.99). Within the wider Indomalayan Leptogenys fauna, L. laeviterga is morphologically similar to L. sunzii Xu &amp; He, 2015, but can be differentiated by the truncated clypeal apex in L. laeviterga (pointed and convex in L. sunzii), the smaller eyes (larger in L. sunzii), and the higher than long petiole in L. sunzii whereas the petiole as long as high in L. laeviterga (Xu and He 2015) .</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>Previously, L. laeviterga was only known from its type locality in Darning Mountain National Nature Reserve, Guangxi (Zhou et al. 2012). Here we provide the first record of the species from Hong Kong, representing the eastern most record for this species thus far. The species should therefore be expected from Guangdong and other neighbouring provinces in China.</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>Very little is known of the ecology of L. laeviterga . Specimens (but not the whole colony) from Hong Kong were obtained from within a decaying log from an old growth secondary forest on the southern slopes of Tai Mo Shan (471 m a. s. l.), Hong Kong. Male specimens were obtained on the day of collection. Considering the sampling effort undertaken in Hong Kong, it is surprising that more L. laeviterga have not been collected, indicating the potential rarity of this species.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 3): China • 3 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10691&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40403" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10691/lat 22.40403)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40403, 114.10691; 471 m a. s. l.; 26 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. decay log; IBBL ANTWEB 1010142, ANTWEB 1010155, ANTWEB 1010156 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/1E3647BDF8215880A91C3D16B3BE9B51	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
E00495705DA05E1F892A7F1DD7A165B2.text	E00495705DA05E1F892A7F1DD7A165B2.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys peuqueti (Andre 1887)	<div><p>Leptogenys peuqueti (André, 1887)</p><p>Figs 3 B, D, 17, 21 C</p><p>Lobopelta peuqueti André, 1887: 292 (w.) Vietnam.</p><p>Leptogenys: Emery, 1895 m: 461.</p><p>Leptogenys minchinii [senior synonym] Forel, 1900 f: 308 (w.) India, Myanmar: Xu and He 2015: 145. Of Leptogenys peuqueti watsoni Forel, 1900 f: 309 (w.) Myanmar: Xu and He 2015: 145.</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Worker (n = 15): HL 1.15 – 1.31; HLL 0.88 – 1.02; HLA 0.17 – 0.28; HW 0.75 – 0.87; CML 0.23 – 0.29; SL 1.19 – 1.39; AII 0.17 – 0.21; AFI 0.34 – 0.39; AFII 0.25 – 0.3; EL 0.29 – 0.37; ML 0.5 – 0.65; PrL 0.73 – 0.85; PrH 0.51 – 0.74; PrW 0.6 – 0.76; WL 2.02 – 2.2; PeL 0.67 – 0.75; PeH 0.52 – 0.63; PeW 0.33 – 0.45; DPL 0.66 – 0.75; CI 64.63 – 69.92; CLI 19.91 – 22.41; SI 156.24 – 167.09; OI 30.69 – 37.14; LPI 74.93 – 90.7; DPI 47.94 – 65.32.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Morphological variation with L. peuqueti specimens collected from Hong Kong consists of overall size variation, with some specimens being larger and more robust than others collected. Such variation can be seen with the dorsal pronotal width and Webers length (PrW 0.6 – 0.76; WL 2.02 – 2.2). Additional variation is associated with colour, with workers varying from jet-black, to black with an iridescent blue shine.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys peuqueti is most similar to L. grohli and L. kraepelini within Hong Kong and Macao, being distinguishable from L. grohli by the smooth head dorsum, larger eyes, shorter tubular setae on the anterior clypeal margin, and convex lateral head margins. Leptogenys peuqueti highly resembles L. kraepelini, but lacks the truncated anterior clypeal margin found in L. kraepelini, the posteriorly projecting propodeal lobes and is overall smaller. Within the wider Indomalayan Leptogenys species, L. peuqueti is most similar to L. confucii, as well as other members of the L. chinensis group. Leptogenys peuqueti can be differentiated by the smooth head dorsum, meso- and metathorax, and propodeum, as well as its black colour.</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>A very wide-ranging species in Indomalaya, L. peuqueti is recorded from several Chinese provinces including Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hong Kong Hubei, Hunan, Macao, Yunnan, and Zhejiang (Guénard and Dunn 2012; Xu and He 2015; Janicki et al. 2016; Guénard et al. 2017; Brassard et al. 2021). Other countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India (Andaman Islands, Kerala, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and West Bengal), Indonesia (Java), Malaysia (Peninsular and Bornean parts), Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam (Bakhtiar and Chiang 2010; Janicki et al. 2016; Guénard et al. 2017; Wang et al. 2022). Further sampling effort across the Oriental region will likely produce new country level records of this species (e. g., Cambodia, Laos, Thailand).</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>Leptogenys peuqueti is the most common Leptogenys recorded from Hong Kong, collected from a wide variety of habitats including forests, shrubland as well as disturbed urban sites. Workers are known to foraging individually but will recruit small numbers of workers to tackle larger prey items (Janssen et al. 1997; MTH pers. obs.). Workers have been noted to feed upon isopods in Hong Kong. Nests have been found within rotting logs, under rocks and within soil (often underneath objects). Colonies are queenless, instead reproducing through gamergates (Ito 1997). One colony collection contained 67 workers, 20 cocoons and four larvae (MTH 271), correlating with Ito (1997) who found the number of workers in L. peuqueti colonies to range from 5 and 97.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 134): China • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Sunset Peak; 25 Jul. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 06893 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lion Rock; 27 Aug. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006901 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lion Rock; 27 Aug. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006902 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lion Rock; 27 Aug. 1992; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006903 . • 1 worker; Guangdong Prov., Ding Hu Shan; 25 Sep. 1995; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015247 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Luk Tei Tong, Lantau; 7 Oct. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; IBBL MBS 006606 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lantau, Tong Fuk; 4 Nov. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015246 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Tong Fuk, Lantau Island; 4 Nov. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; IBBL MBS 006889 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Tong Fuk, Lantau Island; 4 Nov. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 006890 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Lantau, Tei Tong Tsai; 5 Nov. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015261 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Nam Long, Western New Territories; 7 Nov. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015255 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Kadoorie Farm Botanical Garden; 460 m a. s. l.; 21 Sep. 1999; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015254 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 10 Sep. 2000; SK. Yamane leg.; SKYC ANTWEB 1010194 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.958&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.391" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.958/lat 22.391)">Castle Peak</a>; 22.391, 113.958; 230 m a. s. l.; 30 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01178 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.958&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.391" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.958/lat 22.391)">Castle Peak</a>; 22.391, 113.958; 230 m a. s. l.; 30 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01200 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Discovery Bay; 22.31, 114.018; 5 m a. s. l.; 2 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Grassland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01907 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.217&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.262" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.217/lat 22.262)">Tai Tam</a>; 22.262, 114.217; 370 m a. s. l.; 27 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02792 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.361&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.481" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.361/lat 22.481)">Tap Mun</a>; 22.481, 114.361; 100 m a. s. l.; 28 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01540, RHL 01547 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.363&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.477" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.363/lat 22.477)">Tap Mun</a>; 22.477, 114.363; 45 m a. s. l.; 28 Jul. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01605, RHL 01619 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.93407&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.29301" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.93407/lat 22.29301)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.29301, 113.93407; 50 m a. s. l.; 17 Sep. 2015; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL BMW 00181 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.93407&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.29301" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.93407/lat 22.29301)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.29301, 113.93407; 50 m a. s. l.; 27 Sep. 2015; B. Morgan leg.; Hand collection; IBBL BMW 00247, BMW 00248 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.18015&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25553" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.18015/lat 22.25553)">Nam Fung Road</a>; 22.25553, 114.18015; 108 m a. s. l.; 1 Oct. 2015; T. Tsang leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL TT 01495 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.93407&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.29301" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.93407/lat 22.29301)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.29301, 113.93407; 50 m a. s. l.; 12 Oct. 2015; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL BMW 01086 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.145&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.449" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.145/lat 22.449)">Sha Shan</a>; 22.449, 114.145; 50 m a. s. l.; 3 Nov. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 02755 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9336&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2947" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9336/lat 22.2947)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.2947, 113.9336; 20 m a. s. l.; 19 Mar. 2016; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL BMW 00715 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9347&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2929" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9347/lat 22.2929)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.2929, 113.9347; 60 m a. s. l.; 5 Apr. 2016; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL BMW 02365 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9333&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2918" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9333/lat 22.2918)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.2918, 113.9333; 30 m a. s. l.; 19 Apr. 2016; B. Morgan leg.; Hand collection; IBBL BMW 00581 . • 4 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1833&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2546" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1833/lat 22.2546)">Nam Fung Road</a>; 22.2546, 114.1833; 120 m a. s. l.; 20 Aug. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03518, RHL 03360, RHL 003381, RHL 03391 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.16259&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25109" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.16259/lat 22.25109)">Southern Aberdeen</a>; 22.25109, 114.16259; 99 m a. s. l.; 19 Sep. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; subtropical dry forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1009470 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1172&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.43332" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1172/lat 22.43332)">Tai Po</a>: Kadoorie; 22.43332, 114.1172; 191 m a. s. l.; 21 Sep. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; botanical garden, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1009083 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9891&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.271" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9891/lat 22.271)">Pak Ngan Heung</a>; 22.271, 113.9891; 35 m a. s. l.; 25 Oct. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 003347, RHL 03508 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.98911&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.27099" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.98911/lat 22.27099)">Pak Ngan Heung</a>; 22.27099, 113.98911; 35 m a. s. l.; 25 Oct. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Feng Shui Forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03509 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0392&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.487" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0392/lat 22.487)">Mai Po</a>; 22.487, 114.0392; 1 m a. s. l.; 26–20 Oct. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Wetlands, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 002943 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9336&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2947" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9336/lat 22.2947)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.2947, 113.9336; 20 m a. s. l.; 27 Nov. 2016; B. Morgan leg.; Hand collection; IBBL BMW 02465 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.91257&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.18258" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.91257/lat 22.18258)">Soko Island</a>; 22.18258, 113.91257; 3 m a. s. l.; 2 Dec. 2016; M. Pierce leg.; Forest, Hand collection; IBBL ANTWEB 1009836 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9336&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2947" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9336/lat 22.2947)">Chap Lap Kok</a>; 22.2947, 113.9336; 30 m a. s. l.; 28 Feb. 2017; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL BMW 02022 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06352&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51023" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06352/lat 22.51023)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51023, 114.06352; 1 m a. s. l.; 9 Apr. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1016941, ANTWEB 1017005 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06348&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51044" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06348/lat 22.51044)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51044, 114.06348; 21 m a. s. l.; 9–12 May. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1016958 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06576&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51117" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06576/lat 22.51117)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51117, 114.06576; 6 m a. s. l.; 11–14 Aug. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Wetland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1017019, ANTWEB 1009760 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.17504&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.357" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.17504/lat 22.357)">Lion Rock</a>; 22.357, 114.17504; 140 m a. s. l.; 15 Aug. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03526 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.32314&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.39474" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.32314/lat 22.39474)">Pak Tam Chung</a>; 22.39474, 114.32314; 70 m a. s. l.; 6 Sep. 2017; R. H. Lee leg.; Shrubland, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 03492 . • 3 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03298&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4849" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03298/lat 22.4849)">Mai Po</a>; 22.4849, 114.03298; 3 m a. s. l.; 12–15 Sep. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1009693, ANTWEB 1016943, ANTWEB 1009657 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03298&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4849" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03298/lat 22.4849)">Mai Po</a>; 22.4849, 114.03298; 3 m a. s. l.; 12–15 Sep. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1009657, ANTWEB 1009713 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.04014&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.49413" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.04014/lat 22.49413)">Mai Po</a>; 22.49413, 114.04014; 3 m a. s. l.; 26–29 Sep. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1009710 . • 4 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03919&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.49473" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03919/lat 22.49473)">Mai Po</a>; 22.49473, 114.03919; 3 m a. s. l.; 26–29 Sep. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1009614, ANTWEB 1009688, ANTWEB 1009616, ANTWEB 1009783 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.04014&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.49413" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.04014/lat 22.49413)">Mai Po</a>; 22.49413, 114.04014; 3 m a. s. l.; 26–29 Sep. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1009782 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.4365&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.5382" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.4365/lat 22.5382)">Tung Ping Chau</a>; 22.5382, 114.4365; 30 m a. s. l.; 2 Oct. 2017; R. Cheung &amp; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; HKBM MBS 011433, MBS 011434 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.4317&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.5443" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.4317/lat 22.5443)">Tung Ping Chau</a>; 22.5443, 114.4317; 1 m a. s. l.; 2 Oct. 2017; R. Cheung &amp; B. Morgan leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; HKBM MBS 011435 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03384&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.32588" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03384/lat 22.32588)">Penny’s Bay</a>; 22.32588, 114.03384; 22 m a. s. l.; 10–13 Oct. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1009781, ANTWEB 1017072 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.15167&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.3562" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.15167/lat 22.3562)">Kam Shan Country Park</a>; 22.3562, 114.15167; 170 m a. s. l.; 18 Oct. 2017; R. Cheung leg.; Winkler leaf litter Ex; HKBM MBS 011436 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0336&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.32719" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0336/lat 22.32719)">Penny’s Bay</a>; 22.32719, 114.0336; 21 m a. s. l.; 23–26 Oct. 2017; M. Pierce leg.; Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1016974, ANTWEB 1017001 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1361&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.279" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1361/lat 22.279)">Lung Fu Shan</a>; 22.279, 114.1361; 242 m a. s. l.; 20 Jun. 2019; K. Chan leg.; IBBL ANTWEB 1010118, ANTWEB 1010119 . • 3 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.2187&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.5183" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.2187/lat 22.5183)">Luk Keng Chan Uk</a>; 22.5183, 114.2187; 10 m a. s. l.; 5 Aug. 2020; R. Wang leg.; IBBL RWB 1239, RWB 1240, RWB 1241 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03847&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.47912" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03847/lat 22.47912)">Mai Po</a>; 22.47912, 114.03847; 5 m a. s. l.; 18 Aug. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010207 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03814&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4801" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03814/lat 22.4801)">Mai Po</a>; 22.4801, 114.03814; 5 m a. s. l.; 18 Aug. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010208 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0652&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51093" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0652/lat 22.51093)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51093, 114.0652; 5 m a. s. l.; 2 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010210 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0656&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51106" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0656/lat 22.51106)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51106, 114.0656; 5 m a. s. l.; 2 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010211 . • 3 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0652&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51093" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0652/lat 22.51093)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51093, 114.0652; 5 m a. s. l.; 2 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010212, ANTWEB 1010214, ANTWEB 1010219 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0656&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51106" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0656/lat 22.51106)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51106, 114.0656; 5 m a. s. l.; 2 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010221 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.00401&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.47236" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.00401/lat 22.47236)">Wetlands Park</a>; 22.47236, 114.00401; 1 m a. s. l.; 7 Sep. 2021; A. I. Weemaels &amp; M. T. Hamer leg.; Wetlands, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL WP 1 T 2 W 2 - 7 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03742&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.47957" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03742/lat 22.47957)">Mai Po</a>; 22.47957, 114.03742; 5 m a. s. l.; 14 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010206 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06466&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51076" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06466/lat 22.51076)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51076, 114.06466; 5 m a. s. l.; 16 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010217 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06466&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51076" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06466/lat 22.51076)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51076, 114.06466; 5 m a. s. l.; 16 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010218 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06412&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51057" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06412/lat 22.51057)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51057, 114.06412; 5 m a. s. l.; 16 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010220 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06371&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51038" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06371/lat 22.51038)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51038, 114.06371; 5 m a. s. l.; 28 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010213, ANTWEB 1010215 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06592&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51176" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06592/lat 22.51176)">Lok Ma Chau</a>; 22.51176, 114.06592; 5 m a. s. l.; 29 Sep. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010216 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.03868&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.48365" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.03868/lat 22.48365)">Mai Po</a>; 22.48365, 114.03868; 5 m a. s. l.; 2 Oct. 2021; T. Bogar leg.; Grassland, Pitfall; IBBL ANTWEB 1010209 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0199&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.19814" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0199/lat 22.19814)">Cheng Chau Island</a>; 22.19814, 114.0199; 20 m a. s. l.; 25 Nov. 2021; M. T. Hamer leg.; Garden, ex. Decay wood; IBBL MTH 635 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0937&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.51322" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0937/lat 22.51322)">Fung Kong</a>; 22.51322, 114.0937; 30 m a. s. l.; 18 May. 2022; A. I. Weemaels leg.; Young secondary forest, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL FK 1 T 2 W 5 - 1 . • 2 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10847&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.49009" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10847/lat 22.49009)">Fanling Golf Course</a>; 22.49009, 114.10847; 54 m a. s. l.; 23–25 May. 2022; A. I. Weemaels &amp; M. T. Hamer leg.; Old secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL FGE 1 SQ 2 PF 4 - 1 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.06153&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.48284" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.06153/lat 22.48284)">Wai Tsai</a>; 22.48284, 114.06153; 29 m a. s. l.; 29 Jun. 2022; M. T. Hamer leg.; Vacuum; IBBL WT 2 SQ 1 GVAC 3 - 1 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0937&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.5322" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0937/lat 22.5322)">Fung Kong</a>; 22.5322, 114.0937; 47 m a. s. l.; 25 Jul. 2022; A. I. Weemaels &amp; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary, Winkler leaf litter Ex; IBBL FK 3 GC 7 - 17 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.19261&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.43841" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.19261/lat 22.43841)">Tai Po Kau Headland</a>; 22.43841, 114.19261; 45 m a. s. l.; 18 Aug. 2022; M. T. Hamer leg.; Old secondary forest, Log Sift; IBBL TPK 4 GC 16 - 1 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.19264&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.43471" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.19264/lat 22.43471)">Tai Po Kau Headland</a>; 22.43471, 114.19264; 52 m a. s. l.; 18 Aug. 2022; M. T. Hamer leg.; Old secondary forest, Log Sift; IBBL TPK 4 GC 17 - 4 . • 2 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.19261&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.43841" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.19261/lat 22.43841)">Tai Po Kau Headland</a>; 22.43841, 114.19261; 45 m a. s. l.; 18–24 Aug. 2022; M. T. Hamer &amp; T. S. R. Silva leg.; Old secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL TPK 4 SQ 1 PF 4 - 8, TPK 4 SQPF 1 - 9 . • 4 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1068&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40346" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1068/lat 22.40346)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40346, 114.1068; 464 m a. s. l.; 26 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, ex. Decay wood; IBBL MTH 159 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9407&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.25157" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9407/lat 22.25157)">Lantau</a>; 22.25157, 113.9407; 273 m a. s. l.; 28 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary, ex. Decaying log; IBBL MTH 214 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9407&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2516" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9407/lat 22.2516)">Lantau</a>; 22.2516, 113.94070; 273 m a. s. l; 28 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Young secondary forest, ex. Nest; IBBL MTH 192 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.9158&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2149" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.9158/lat 22.2149)">Shui Hau</a>; 22.2149, 113.91580 56 m a. s. l; 31 Aug. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; un. Log &amp; ex. Soil, Young secondary forest IBBL MTH 271 . • 5 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10691&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.40403" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10691/lat 22.40403)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; 22.40403, 114.10691; 471 m a. s. l.; 03 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; secondary forest, ex. Decaying log; IBBL MTH 275 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.1669&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.2649" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.1669/lat 22.2649)">Guilford Road</a>; 22.2649, 114.16690; 380 m a. s. l.; 05 Sep. 2023; C. Y. L. Tse leg.; urban green space, ex. Nest; IBBL MTH 363 . • 5 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.11977&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.4915" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.11977/lat 22.4915)">Fanling Golf Course</a>; 22.4915, 114.11977; 40 m a. s. l.; 27 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Old secondary forest, un. Log &amp; ex. Soil; IBBL MTH 621 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/E00495705DA05E1F892A7F1DD7A165B2	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
C57A66AA3101590381BF545D3DE9F4DD.text	C57A66AA3101590381BF545D3DE9F4DD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys rufida Zhou et al. 2012	<div><p>Leptogenys rufida Zhou et al., 2012</p><p>Figs 2 A, 3 A, C, 18, 21 D new record</p><p>Leptogenys rufida Zhou et al., 2012: 891, figs 4–6 (w.) China (Guangxi).</p><p>Ergatoid description.</p><p>With characters of worker but head more square, not as long as in worker. Clypeus terminating in less convex point apically. Propodeum shorter; convex in lateral view. Petiole nodiform, distinctly higher than long in lateral view; wider than long in dorsal view; anterior margin straight in lateral view. Metasomal segments III – VII enlarged, segment III distinctly wider than petiole. Same colour as the worker (Zhou et al. 2012).</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Workers (n = 8): HL 0.93 – 1.01; HLL 0.76 – 0.8; HLA 0.18 – 0.21; HW 0.64 – 0.67; CML 0.19 – 0.21; SL 0.84 – 0.92; AII 0.17 – 0.19; AFI 0.13 – 0.15; AFII 0.12 – 0.14; EL 0.16 – 0.18; ML 0.45 – 0.46; PrL 0.53 – 0.6; PrH 0.38 – 0.44; PrW 0.56 – 0.59; WL 1.38 – 1.49; PeL 0.46 – 0.51; PeH 0.42 – 0.56; PeW 0.35 – 0.42; DPL 0.42 – 0.48; CI 64.29 – 68.17; CLI 19.36 – 22.51; SI 129.66 – 141.82; OI 20.78 – 23.37; LPI 82.61 – 114.29; DPI 76.76 – 90.83.</p><p>Ergatoid paratype (n = 1): HL 1.04; HLL 0.78; HLA 0.21; HW 0.74; CML 0.25; SL 0.89; AII 0.18; AFI 0.14; AFII 0.13; EL 0.19; ML 0.52; PrL 0.66; PrH 0.45; PrW 0.61; WL 1.5; PeL 0.43; PeH 0.61; PeW 0.5; DPL 0.25; CI 71.22; CLI 23.77; SI 120.41; OI 24.55; LPI 141.92; DPI 202.01.</p><p>Morphology.</p><p>Little to no variation is detected with the specimens examined, other than subtle differences in the development of the longitudinal ribbing across the mesonotal notch, however in no specimens was this character absent.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys rufida is the smallest Leptogenys known from Hong Kong (WL 1.38 – 1.48) and is further recognisable by the following combined morphological characters; subquadrate petiole with a broadly rounded anterodorsal corner, rugose meso- and metapleural, head dorsum punctate, with relatively small eyes (EL 0.16 – 0.18). This species could be mistaken for L. grohli due to the ribbing across the notopropodeal sulcus, punctate head dorsum and small eyes, but L. rufida is smaller, with a more sculptured meso- and metapleural, and flagellomere segment I is as long as flagellomere segment II, shorter clypeal median lobe length (CML 0.19 – 0.21), and a petiole that is as high as long in lateral view (LPI 82.61 – 114.29), and as wide as long in dorsal view (DPI 76.76 – 90.83).</p><p>Across the Indochinese Leptogenys fauna, L. rufida is most similar to members of the L. zhuangzii species group ( L. mengzii Xu, 2000, L. laozii Xu, 2000, and L. zhuangzii Xu, 2000), and can be differentiated by the following combined characters; petiole in lateral view as long as high, anterodorsal margin distinctly convex, sculptured meso- and metapleural, and red colour. Leptogenys rufida and L. confucii can be differentiated by the triangular shaped petiole of L. confucii, the smaller eyes in L. rufida and the densely sculptured meso- and metapleural of L. confucii .</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>Leptogenys rufida is known from China only, including the Chinese provinces of Guangxi, Yunnan, Zhejiang and now Hong Kong SAR (Zhou et al. 2012; Xu and He 2015). To our knowledge, this species is not reported from other southern Chinese provinces but considering the gap in records between Yunnan, Guangxi and Zhejiang, it seems likely to be found in Guangdong and Fujian.</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>Records for L. rufida in Hong Kong are sparse, but when collected it has occurred predominantly within pitfall traps, leaf litter samples and hand collection events (predominantly within leaf litter or soil) from secondary forest habitats. Two colony collections are known from Hong Kong. One colony was located within a half-soil filled metallic pipe buried within leaf litter, consisting of ~ 20 workers and one ergatoid queen, but was not collected. A second nest was located beneath a small rock, with the colony located ~ 4–5 cm below the upper soil layer (MTH 403). The colony consisted of one male, one ergatoid, and nine workers. In addition, the latter colony was retained for dietary assessment with workers responding and feeding upon isopods and termites. Foraging workers in the latter colony’s collection locality were observed moving within leaf litter, with one worker returning with an isopod held ventrally between the legs.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 13): China • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Pok Fu Lam; 26 Jun. 1993; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015252 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Tai Mo Shan, Central NT; 20 Aug. 1993; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015253 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, Tai Po Kau; 20 May. 1993; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015251 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, The Peak; 24 Sep. 1993; J. R. Fellowes leg.; IBBL MBS 006585 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.95493&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.38993" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.95493/lat 22.38993)">Castle Peak</a>; 22.38993, 113.95493; 426 m a. s. l.; 30 Jun. 2015; R. H. Lee leg.; Secondary forest, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 01259 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.0885&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.3956" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.0885/lat 22.3956)">Lin Fa Shan</a>; 22.3956, 114.0885; 480 m a. s. l.; 15 Jul. 2016; R. H. Lee leg.; Plantation, Pitfall trap; IBBL RHL 003291 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.16248&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26715" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.16248/lat 22.26715)">Guildford Road</a>; 22.26715, 114.16248; 280 m a. s. l.; 18 Apr. 2018; C. Y. L. Tse leg.;, Hand collection. Leaf litter; IBBL ANTWEB 1010123 . • 4 workers; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41088, 114.10451; 450 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, un. Rock; IBBL MTH 403, ANTWEB 1010205, ANTWEB 1010232, ANTWEB 1010233, ANTWEB 1010234 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41088, 114.10451; 450 m a. s. l.; 17 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, Gen. forager; IBBL ANTWEB 1010202 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41088, 114.10451; 450 m a. s. l.; 17 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, Winkler; IBBL ANTWEB 1010179 .</p><p>Paratype ergatoid (n = 1): China • 1 ergatoid; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Tai Mo Shan</a>; <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=114.10451&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.41088" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 114.10451/lat 22.41088)">Kap Lung Forest Trail</a>; 22.41088, 114.10451; 450 m a. s. l.; 3 Sep. 2023; M. T. Hamer leg.; Secondary forest, un. Rock; IBBL ANTWEB 1010234 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/C57A66AA3101590381BF545D3DE9F4DD	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
3D8481B9F2605B74A024A826CA63A7F3.text	3D8481B9F2605B74A024A826CA63A7F3.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Leptogenys strena Zhou 2001	<div><p>Leptogenys strena Zhou, 2001</p><p>Figs 4 A, 19, 21 E new record</p><p>Leptogenys strena Zhou, 2001 a: 40, 229, figs 39, 40 (w.) China (Guangxi).</p><p>Measurements.</p><p>Workers (n = 8): HL 1.39 – 1.47; HLL 1.16 – 1.23; HLA 0.23 – 0.31; HW 1.16 – 1.25; CML 0.21 – 0.26; SL 1.08 – 1.18; AII 0.2 – 0.25; AFI 0.18 – 0.22; AFII 0.15 – 0.19; EL 0.19 – 0.23; ML 0.72 – 0.8; PrL 0.85 – 0.95; PrH 0.59 – 0.64; PrW 0.82 – 0.99; WL 2.18 – 2.37; PeL 0.34 – 0.5; PeH 0.72 – 0.78; PeW 0.46 – 0.54; DPL 0.2 – 0.28; CI 82.86 – 87.03; CLI 15.38 – 17.74; SI 91.44 – 97.06; OI 16.6 – 18.83; LPI 144.33 – 216.28; DPI 166.19 – 249.29.</p><p>Morphological variation.</p><p>Upon examination of five specimens from the only collection locality in Hong Kong, it was noted that the number of teeth on the masticatory margin are not consistent but were always between three and five. Teeth were either conspicuous or barely discernible from the mandible margin, suggesting these teeth might be worn down and, or broken. A distinct diastema between the basal tooth and fourth tooth was, however, always present. The utility of teeth count as a differentiable and diagnosable character should likely be treated with caution unless combined with additional less variable characters.</p><p>Comparative notes.</p><p>Leptogenys strena is immediately recognisable within the Leptogenys of Hong Kong by the combined characters of small anteriorly positioned eyes, a subquadrate head, triangular mandibles with 3–5 teeth on the masticatory margin, and a distinctly red body colouration. Within the wider Leptogenys fauna of China, L. strena is most similar to L. lucidula Emery, 1895 and can be differentiated by the rounded posteroventral corner of the subpetiolar process, fewer teeth on the masticatory margin and the species overall larger size.</p><p>Distribution.</p><p>This species is so far only known from China, including Guangxi (type locality), Hunan, and Guangdong, and Hong Kong SAR (Zhou et al. 2012; Xu and He 2015). Absence from other southern Chinese provinces is likely attributable to sampling effort.</p><p>Ecology.</p><p>Next to nothing is known about the ecology of L. strena . Specimens from Hong Kong are known only from Sunset Peak, Lantau Island. One collection was by J. R. Fellowes in 1992, and another in 2023 by A. Reshchikov using a ground SLAM trap, which was positioned in a tiny fragment of forest near the top of the mountain which yielded one further specimen. Further sampling efforts by members of Insect Biodiversity and Biogeography Laboratory have yet to collect additional specimens from this locality and from Hong Kong at large. The species’ small eyes might suggest leaf litter and / or nocturnal foraging.</p><p>Material examined.</p><p>Workers (n = 13): China • 8 workers; Hong Kong SAR, Lantau, Sunset Peak; 8 Oct. 1996; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM MBS 015294, MBS 006591, MBS 006592, ANTWEB 1010116, ANTWEB 1010115, ANTWEB 1010114, ANTWEB 1010167, ANTWEB 1010166 . • 4 workers; Guangdong Prov., Bai Yong; 3 May. 1998; J. R. Fellowes leg.; HKBM ANTWEB 1010177, ANTWEB 1010178, MBS 006593 . • 1 worker; Hong Kong SAR, <a href="https://tb.plazi.org/GgServer/search?materialsCitation.longitude=113.96683&amp;materialsCitation.latitude=22.26104" title="Search Plazi for locations around (long 113.96683/lat 22.26104)">Sunset Peak</a>; 22.26104, 113.96683; 625 m a. s. l.; 06–25 May 2023; A. Reshchikov leg.; Secondary forest, SLAM ground; IBBL ANTWEB 1010228 .</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/3D8481B9F2605B74A024A826CA63A7F3	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		Pensoft via Plazi	Hamer, Matthew T.;Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung;Tse, Cheung Yau Leo;Silva, Thiago S. R.;Guénard, Benoit	Hamer, Matthew T., Lee, Jonathan Hon Chung, Tse, Cheung Yau Leo, Silva, Thiago S. R., Guénard, Benoit (2024): The Leptogenys Roger, 1861 (Formicidae, Ponerinae) of Hong Kong SAR with additional records from Guangdong, China. ZooKeys 1202: 169-211, DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1202.120214
