taxonID	type	description	language	source
3A068FC31F76517FE01E031A8BE0E650.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Acanthomyrmex is assigned to the tribe Myrmecinini together with Myrmecina, Perissomyrmex and Pristomyrmex (Bolton 2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features (see also Moffett 1986; Eguchi et al. 2008).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
3A068FC31F76517FE01E031A8BE0E650.taxon	description	Worker dimorphic; frontal lobe reduced, in full-face view only partially concealing the torulus; frontal carina present, usually conspicuous; antennal scrobe present, usually conspicuous; anteromedian margin of clypeus weakly convex with a shallow median emargination in major; anteromedian margin of clypeus always armed with 2 to several processes in minor; median clypeal seta reduced or absent in major, but always present in minor; lateral portions of clypeus not forming a conspicuous ridge in front of torulus in major, but raised into a ridge in front of torulus in minor; mandible in major massive, edentate or armed with a few indistinct teeth on masticatory margin; mandible in minor broadly triangular, and armed with 5 - 10 small to tiny teeth in addition to relatively conspicuous apical and preapical teeth; antenna 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye moderately developed; mesosoma short and robust especially in major; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove obsolete or shallow dorsally; propodeum armed with a pair of long spines; propodeal lobe well developed, angulately produced posterodorsad; petiole pedunculate anteriorly and with distinct node; postpetiole much shorter than petiole; suture between first gastral tergite and sternite basally in the form of a rounded M-shape; postpetiole articulated at base of the M.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
3A068FC31F76517FE01E031A8BE0E650.taxon	discussion	The minor worker of Acanthomyrmex is similar to the worker of Pristomyrmex, but in the latter the antenna is 11 - segmented, the masticatory margin of the mandible is almost vertical to the basal margin and 3 -, 4 - or 5 - toothed, and the suture between first gastral tergite and sternite is not in the form of a rounded M-shape. Vietnamese species. One species described from Vietnam: humilis Eguchi, Bui & Yamane (type locality: Nam Cat Tien) and a second species recognized by us from Vietnam: glabfemoralis Zhou & Zheng (Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Ky Thuong, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
3A068FC31F76517FE01E031A8BE0E650.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Acanthomyrmex species nest in dead twigs and wood fragments, and under or between stones. Colonies of A. glabfemoralis contain a single dealate normal queen, or instead contain single or multiple dwarf queens, while colonies of A. humilis contain ergatoids only (Eguchi et al. 2008). Acanthomyrmex glabfemoralis and A. humilis gather seeds (Eguchi et al. 2004, Eguchi pers. observ.).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
7D764614FD3F73013C8DFE48A3F94D95.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Anillomyrma was classified in the Solenopsis genus group of the tribe Solenopsidini by Bolton (2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features (see Bolton 1981, Eguchi et al. 2010).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
7D764614FD3F73013C8DFE48A3F94D95.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; body extensively depigmented, weakly sclerotized; frontal lobe in full-face view only partially concealing torulus, not extending posteriorly as frontal carina; antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus not bicarinate laterally below antennal insertion, narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; median clypeal seta well developed; mandible elongate-triangular, with 4 teeth on masticatory margin (with 3 - 4 teeth if the world species are included); a short diastema present between preapical and 3 rd teeth; antenna 10 - segmented with 3 - segmented club; eye completely absent; mesosoma in lateral view low, almost flat or very weakly convex dorsally; promesonotal suture completely absent dorsally; metanotal groove present dorsally as a weak transverse striation; propodeum neither armed posterodorsally nor carinate posterolaterally; propodeal lobe absent; fore coxa robust, and much longer than middle and hind coxa; petiolar peduncle long, without any anteroventral process; petiolar node long, low and dorsally broadly convex in lateral view; postpetiole in lateral view broadly attached to top of anterior face of first gastral segment; gaster elongate; gastral shoulder absent; sting strongly developed.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
7D764614FD3F73013C8DFE48A3F94D95.taxon	discussion	The worker of Anillomyrma is most similar to Monomorium, but in the latter the antenna is 11 - or 12 - segmented, the postpetiole is attached to the center of the anterior face of the gaster, and gaster is not elongate. Vietnamese species. Only one species has been found from Vietnam: decamera (Emery) (Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu, Van Phu [type locality of " A. decamera continentis Wheeler "]).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
7D764614FD3F73013C8DFE48A3F94D95.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. We collected workers of Anillomyrma decamera in a well-developed dry forest in the southern coastal part of Vietnam, by underground bait-trapping. Baits (pork sausage) were buried in sandy soil (for details see Eguchi & Bui 2009).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F6917DC6CA9800EAE95E6F686D7BF062.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Aphaenogaster is assigned to the tribe Pheidolini (Bolton 2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F6917DC6CA9800EAE95E6F686D7BF062.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view oval or elliptical, often with extremely elongate neck; frontal carina, if distinct, not extending beyond the level of eye in full-face view; antennal scrobe absent; parafrontal ridge or carina (e) often present; median portion of clypeus convex anteriad, sometimes with a shallow emargination at midpoint; posteromedian portion of clypeus moderately or relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; masticatory margin with apical and 2 distinct preapical teeth followed by several smaller teeth or denticles; palp formula 5,3 or 4,3; antenna 12 - segmented, gradually incrassate toward apex or with an indistinct 4 - segmented club; eye medium sized; mesosoma elongate; promesonotum forming a dome; promesonotal suture weakly present or absent dorsally; metanotal groove moderately or strongly impressed dorsally; propodeal spines varying in size and shape (rarely reduced to tiny denticles or rounded angles); propodeal lobe round or subtriangular with blunt angles; petiole consisting of an anterior peduncle and a node (separation between peduncle and node sometimes indistinct); gastral shoulder absent.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F6917DC6CA9800EAE95E6F686D7BF062.taxon	discussion	The worker of Aphaenogaster is similar to the minor worker of Pheidole (larger species) and the worker of Kartidris and Myrmica. In the minor worker of Pheidole the masticatory margin of the mandible bears 1 or 2 small teeth between the preapical tooth and the 3 rd large tooth. In the worker of Kartidris the vertex has a broad depressed area between eyes, the masticatory margin of the mandible has 5 distinct teeth, the antennal club is distinctly 3 - segmented, and the propodeum is unarmed. In the worker of Myrmica the promesonotum is only slightly raised and the propodeal lobe is well-developed as a triangular or sharp lamella. In addition, the palp formula is always 6,4 in Myrmica as opposed to 5,3 or 4,3 in Aphaenogaster. Vietnamese species. Twelve species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: exasperata Wheeler [= sp. eg- 22] (Ba Be, Cuc Phuong, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 1 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 2 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 3 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 4 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 6 [= sp. eg- 15 in Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Vi, Sa Pa); sp. eg- 10 (Phu Quoc); sp. eg- 17 [= sp. 25 of SKY in Yamane et al. 2003] (Cuc Phuong, Ky Thuong, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 18 [= sp. 22 of SKY in Yamane et al. 2003; = sp. eg- 6 and sp. eg- 15 in Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 21 (Tam Dao); sp. eg- 25 (Nui Chua); sp. eg- 26 (Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F6917DC6CA9800EAE95E6F686D7BF062.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The majority of species inhabit well-developed forests but some occur in sparse forests, dwarf forests and areas with low bushes. Nests are usually found in the soil, under stones and in rotting logs (Bui & Eguchi 2003, Eguchi et al. 2004).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
A38B5410D5DD42E75FF2E6DAB9E07C9A.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Calyptomyrmex is assigned to the tribe Stenammini (Bolton 2003). The Oriental species were revised by Baroni Urbani (1975) and the Ethiopian species by Bolton (1981). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
A38B5410D5DD42E75FF2E6DAB9E07C9A.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; frontal lobe strongly expanded and overhanging anterolateral margin of clypeus; frontal carina extremely strongly developed horizontally, in full-face view overhanging antennal scrobe; antennal scrobe extremely deep, bounded above by frontal carina and below by a ridge running above eye, capable of accommodating whole antenna; median portion of clypeus behind anterior margin vertical or nearly vertical, terminating in a projecting biramous appendage (clypeal fork); clypeal fork projecting anteriad over mandibles and partially concealing them in full-face view; mandible triangular, with distinct apical tooth and single preapical tooth followed by several teeth or denticles; antenna 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; scape curved, somewhat flattened, strongly widened distally, with a narrow projecting lamella on the leading edge of the widened part; eye present but small; mesosoma roundly convex dorsally; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove indistinct or shallowly impressed dorsally; dorsum of propodeum declining posteriorly; propodeal spiracle located very close to or at posterolateral margin of propodeum; propodeal spine triangular; propodeal lobe well developed; petiole pedunculate anteriorly and with a large node; subpetiolar process absent; postpetiole shorter than high; dorsal surfaces of body with short, broad and blunt hairs.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
A38B5410D5DD42E75FF2E6DAB9E07C9A.taxon	discussion	The worker of the Vietnamese species is somewhat similar to that of Mayriella, but in the latter the antenna is 10 - segmented, the eye is large and elongate, and the dorsa of the head and mesosoma bear sparse, long, standing hairs. Vietnamese species. Only one species has been described from Vietnam: rectopilosus Dlussky & Radchenko [= sp. eg- 1] (type locality: Bai Tu Long; other localities: Ba Be, Chua Yen Tu, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
A38B5410D5DD42E75FF2E6DAB9E07C9A.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Calyptomyrmex rectopilosus nests in rotting twigs and wood fragments on the floor of well-developed forests. Colonies are usually small, consisting of dozens of workers.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BD8C66695446CCAEE65AA45A2EE5FD6.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Cardiocondyla is assigned to the tribe Formicoxenini by Bolton (1994, 2003). The Afrotropical species were revised by Bolton (1982), and the elegans-, bulgarica-, batesii-, nuda-, shuckardi-, stambuloffii-, wroughtonii-, emeryi- and minutior-groups were revised by Seifert (2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BD8C66695446CCAEE65AA45A2EE5FD6.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular; frontal lobe small and narrow; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus prominently extended forward, and fused to the flattened lateral portions to form a shelf which hides basal part of mandibles in full-face view but is elevated away from the dorsal surface of mandibles in lateral view; posteromedian portion of clypeus relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; median clypeal seta present; mandible triangular, with 5 teeth which decrease in size from apex to base; palp formula 5,3; stipes of maxilla with a transverse crest at about midlength; antenna 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye generally large and conspicuous; promesonotal dorsum in lateral view flattened to slightly convex; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove absent or distinctly impressed dorsally; propodeum nearly unarmed to strongly bispinose; propodeal lobe roundly extended posteriad; petiole pedunculate anteriorly and with distinct node; subpetiolar process present but small; postpetiole in lateral view dorsoventrally flattened, in dorsal view very broad, much broader than petiolar node; gastral shoulder indistinct or distinct; dorsa of head, mesosma, waist and gaster lacking standing hairs.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BD8C66695446CCAEE65AA45A2EE5FD6.taxon	discussion	The worker of Cardiocondyla is similar to Monomorium and Temnothorax, but in the latter two genera the postpetiole is as broad as or only a little broader than the petiolar node, and the dorsa of head, mesosoma, waist and gaster bear at least a few standing hairs. Vietnamese species. Five species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: kagutsuchi Terayama [= sp. eg- 3; = nuda (Mayr) in Eguchi et al., 2005] (Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao); minutior Forel [= sp. eg- 2; = emery Forel in Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao); wroughtonii Forel [= sp. eg- 1] (Tam Dao); sp. eg- 4 (Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 5 (Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BD8C66695446CCAEE65AA45A2EE5FD6.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Cardiocondyla species inhabit open and man-made habitats such as around settlements and in gardens. Workers are frequently found on the ground surface.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F378AC1EF59243D93EC4B0FCB74E9EB0.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus is assigned to the tribe Cataulacini (Bolton 2003). The genus was revised by Bolton (1974, 1982). The worker of the single Vietnamese species (C. granulatus) has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F378AC1EF59243D93EC4B0FCB74E9EB0.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head posteroventrally with an acute angle; frontal lobe and frontal carina extremely developed horizontally; frontal carina touching the ventral margin of eye and reaching to the posterolateral corner of head, and overhanging sides of head; antennal scrobe extremely deep, running below eye, capable of accommodating whole antenna; clypeus with anterolateral corners forming triangular points; posteromedian portion of clypeus widely inserted between frontal lobes; mandible small, triangular, with apical tooth, single preapical tooth and a small blunt denticle followed by a long edentate or bluntly crenulate edge which ends at the basal angle; antenna 11 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; scape weakly curved, strongly widened distally and somewhat flattened with a very narrow lamella on the leading edge; eye large, located dorsolaterally behind midlength of sides of head; mesosoma in lateral view flattened dorsally; promesonotum marginate, anterodorsally with a sharp edge and dorsolaterally with a dentate edge; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; katepisternum anteriorly with an anterolaterally directed, triangular projection; metanotal groove inconspicuous or almost absent dorsally but conspicuous laterally; propodeal spine well developed as a posterolateral projecting horn; propodeal lobe well developed, blunt-triangular; petiole in lateral view somewhat globular or cuboidal, without distinct anterior peduncle, with distinct subpetiolar process; postpetiole shorter than height, with distinct anteroventral angle; first gastral tergite greatly expanded, comprising whole of gastral dorsum in dorsal view; remaining gastral segments very small, visible only apically and apicoventrally; body strongly sclerotized and sculptured, bearing short, broad and blunt hairs.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F378AC1EF59243D93EC4B0FCB74E9EB0.taxon	discussion	Cataulacus is easily distinguished from other myrmicine genera known from Vietnam by antennal scrobe running below eye, frontal lobe and frontal carina extremely developed horizontally, and first gastral tergite greatly expanded, comprising whole of gastral dorsum in dorsal view. Vietnamese species. One species is known from Vietnam: granulatus Latreille [= sp. eg- 1] (BaVi, Cuc Phuong, Nui Chua, My Yen, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
F378AC1EF59243D93EC4B0FCB74E9EB0.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Cataulacus granulatus nests in hollows within living and dead twigs of trees, and workers forage on vegetation.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
39C4835F1B5230C10BE5C65C51B57A47.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Dacatria was established under the tribe Proattini by Rigato (1994 b), and was assigned to Stenammini by Bolton (1994, 2003). The worker of the single species in the genus has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
39C4835F1B5230C10BE5C65C51B57A47.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular, with a shallow central longitudinal furrow; preoccipital region forming a distinct carina which surrounds the pronotal neck; frontal lobe well developed and raised; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus raised, with nearly vertical anterior face; median clypeal seta absent; lateral portion of clypeus modified into a distinct ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion; posteromedian portion of clypeus narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; antenna 12 - segmented with indistinct 3 - segmented club; eye small, convex well laterad, located before midlength of side of head in full-face view; mandible triangular; masticatory margin of mandible with apical and two preapical teeth, followed by two small teeth (5 teeth in total); promesonotum domed, with a pair of rounded and low humeral tubercles; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove well defined, with a small prominence in front of groove; propodeal spine long; propodeal lobe developed, round; petiole with long peduncle and low node; postpetiole short and high; gastral shoulder absent; sting simple; standing hairs absent from dorsum of body (simple standing hairs present at apex of gaster and on mandible, and slightly clavate hairs on third segment of gaster).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
39C4835F1B5230C10BE5C65C51B57A47.taxon	discussion	The worker of Dacatria is easily distinguished from that of other myrmicine genera known from Vietnam by the morphology of lateral portion of clypeus and humeral tubercles of the promesonotum. Vietnamese species. One species is known from Vietnam: templaris Rigato (Pu Mat, Va n Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
39C4835F1B5230C10BE5C65C51B57A47.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Dacatria templaris is a ground-dwelling species in well-developed forests, and nests in litter and underground. Wo r k e r s are brick red and dull and are clad in dirt, and similar to Proatta butteli Forel. When their nests are exposed, the cryptic workers freeze for a while, making them very difficult to detect.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1E5AF49ED3860456EF8C787FE2A4C6F.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Dilobocondyla is assigned to the tribe Formicoxenini (Bolton 1994, 2003). A key to the described species was given by Wheeler (1924). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1E5AF49ED3860456EF8C787FE2A4C6F.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular; preoccipital carina distinct laterally; posterolateral corner of head with a small acute angle or denticle exterior to preoccipital carina; frontal carina distinct; antennal scrobe shallow but distinct; median portion of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobes; anterior clypeal margin weakly convex and with a weak emargination at midpoint; median clypeal seta, if present, indistinct; mandible triangular, with 6 teeth on masticatory margin; antenna 12 - segmented, with conspicuous 3 - segmented club; eye relatively large; promesonotum in lateral view hardly or weakly raised; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove weakly impressed dorsally; propodeum in lateral view weakly swollen posterodorsad, unarmed; propodeal lobe well developed; femora strongly and abruptly incrassate in distal two thirds; petiole elongate, cylindrical, slightly arcuate in lateral view; subpetiolar process distinct, tooth-like, located anteroventrally near articulation with mesosoma; postpetiole in lateral view with acute anteroventral angle; gaster short, oval in dorsal view.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1E5AF49ED3860456EF8C787FE2A4C6F.taxon	discussion	The worker of Dilobocondyla is easily distinguished from that of other myrmicine genera known from Vietnam by posterolateral corner of head with a small acute angle or denticle exterior to preoccipital carina, propodeum unarmed, femora strongly and abruptly incrassate, and petiole elongate and sylindrical. Vietnamese species. One species has been described from Vietnam: fouqueti Santschi (type locality: Ha Noi). Two additional species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Da Lat); sp. eg- 2 (Tay Ye n Tu).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1E5AF49ED3860456EF8C787FE2A4C6F.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. We have rarely encountered foraging workers of Dilobocondyla on leaves in undergrowth of natural and man-made forests.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D559B0DB76262248043A98B907A04833.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. Gauromyrmex was treated as a junior synonym of Vollenhovia by Brown (1973 b) and subsequent authors, but was reinstated as a distinct genus and assigned to the Nesomyrmex genus group of the Formicoxenini by Bolton (2003). The following description is based on Bolton 2003 with minor modification.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D559B0DB76262248043A98B907A04833.taxon	description	Worker variable in size or weakly polymorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular with round posterior corner, in lateral view flattened dorsoventrally; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus extends anteriorly as a short truncated lobe that overlaps and is closely applied to mandiblar dorsum, anterior margin of lobe shallowly evenly concave, angulate anterolaterally; posteromedian portion of clypeus relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible short, with 6 teeth; antenna 11 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye medium sized; promesonotum very weakly convex dorsally, a little higher than anterior border of propodeum; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove impressed dorsally; propodeal spine triangular; propodeal spiracle positioned high on side, at about midlength of sclerite; middle and hind femora incrassate; petiole in lateral view without distinct anterior peduncle, but with triangular node with dorsolateral corners forming acute angles or denticles, ventral face of petiole with a large process; gastral shoulder present.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D559B0DB76262248043A98B907A04833.taxon	discussion	Vietnamese species. A single Vietnamese species, acanthina, was described by Karavaiev (1935) as the nominotypical species of " Solenomyrmex " [junior synonym of Gauromyrmex: Brown 1953]. The type localities are: Bana, 1400 m alt. [Mt. Ba Na, Da Nang Province] and Col de Nuage, 600 - 700 m alt. [Hai Van Pass, Hue Province].	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D559B0DB76262248043A98B907A04833.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. All known species of Gauromyrmex are arboreal (Bolton 2003). Bruehl (2003) reported that an undetermined Bornean species used resin to build nests on tree trunks at a height of about 15 to 18 m from the ground. The nests had a grayish, hard surface and were smoothly attached to the bark of the trees. A few tiny holes about one millimetre wide led inside the nest. Within the nest were many hollows and recognizable tunnels. There were between two and four nests of varying sizes on a tree trunk, suggesting a possible polydomous colony structure.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FED5AF26157F3145AD47620161D5E968.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Kartidris was established under the tribe Pheidolini by Bolton (1991). The worker of the single known Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FED5AF26157F3145AD47620161D5E968.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view oval, with posterior margin slightly concave medially; frontal lobe in full-face view partly concealing torulus; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus with anterior margin roundly convex bearing a row of stout setae but lacking an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with 5 sharp teeth which decrease in size from apex to base; antennae 12 - segmented, with conspicuous 3 - segmented club; eye well developed; vertex with a broad depressed area between eyes; promesonotum highly raised, with a long posterior slope; promesonotal suture vestigial dorsally; metanotal groove conspicuous; propodeum unarmed; propodeal spiracle elliptical, opening posterolaterad; propodeal lobe very small and low, round; petiole pedunculate, with relatively high node; postpetiole much higher than long, relatively strongly swollen dorsad.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FED5AF26157F3145AD47620161D5E968.taxon	discussion	The worker of Kartidris is easily distinguished from that of other myrmicine genera known from Vietnam by the depressed area of the vertex (also see notes under Aphaenogaster and Pheidole). Vietnamese species. Only one species has been found from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Chua Yen Tu).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FED5AF26157F3145AD47620161D5E968.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Foragers swarming around a dead cicada were found on the ground within a bamboo forest (720 - 845 m alt.).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9A31D04EA2D6CDC9FDCB27847C9D9332.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Lasiomyrma is assigned to the tribe Stenammini by Terayama & Yamane (2000). The worker of the single known Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9A31D04EA2D6CDC9FDCB27847C9D9332.taxon	description	Wo r k e r probably monomorphic; head in lateral view subrectangular; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus forming steep anterior face, with weak submedian carinae; anteromedian portion of clypeus forming a transverse strip with anterior margin weakly pointed in middle, lacking an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus relatively narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible elongate-trianglar, with 8 teeth that decrease in size from apex to base; antenna 12 - segmented, with inconspicuous 3 - segmented club; eye well developed; promesonotum in lateral view slightly convex, only a little higher than anterior border of propodeum, in dorsal view with obtusely angulate humeri; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove distinct; propodeal spine distinct; propodeal lobe present as a small angulate lobe; petiole pedunculate, with high and thin node; postpetiole higher than long, in lateral view roundly convex dorsally; gastral shoulder absent.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9A31D04EA2D6CDC9FDCB27847C9D9332.taxon	discussion	All of the described species of Lasiomyrma have 11 - segmented antennae (Terayama & Yamane 2000, Jaitrong 2010). However, a single worker of Lasiomyrma collected from northern Vietnam (L. sp. eg- 1) has 12 - segmented antennae, thus the worker diagnosis of the genus given in Terayama & Yamane (2000) should be widened as " antenna 11 - or 12 - segmented ". The worker of Lasiomyrma is morphologically very similar to those of Lordomyrma bhutanensis (Baroni Urbani) and L. sinensis (Ma, Xu, Makio & DuBois) which were recently transferred to Lordomyrma from Stenamma by Branstetter (2009). These Lordomyrma species completely lack antennal scrobes and have the apex of anterior clypeal margin with a small projecting tooth. We provisionally accept Lasiomyrma as a valid genus but suggest that a comprehensive re-examination of Lordomyrma and Lasiomyrma is needed. Vietnamese species. A single specimen of Lasiomyrma has been found from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Ba Vi).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9A31D04EA2D6CDC9FDCB27847C9D9332.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The single specimen of Lasiomyrma sp. eg- 1 was collected near the top of Mt. Ba Vi, ca. 1,100 m alt. (Eguchi et al. 2005).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
5FEA4D650299482B2AC37A79F1BD9A0B.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Liomyrmex was recently revised by Rigato and Bolton (2001) and assigned to the tribe Liomyrmecini by Bolton (2003). The worker of the single known species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
5FEA4D650299482B2AC37A79F1BD9A0B.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic but size-variable: head in full-face view subrectangular, with round posterolateral corners; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus raised well, margined at each side by a well defined carina, with straight anterior margin; median clypeal seta absent, but a pair of distinct setae present in the middle; frontal lobes widely separated by posteromedian portion of clypeus; antenna 11 - segmented with distinct 3 - segmented club; eye absent; masticatory margin short, 4 - toothed; promesonotum in lateral view almost flat or only weakly convex; promesonotal suture absent; metanotal groove distinct; propodeum unarmed; propodeal spiracle large; metapleural gland bulla large, elongate toward propodeal spiracle; propodeal lobe well developed, not produced posteriad but in lateral view filling the concave outline of posterior slope of propodeum; petiolar peduncle short but distinct; petiolar node well developed, in lateral view squarish, and in dorsal view transversely elongate; subpetiolar process lamelliform, directing anteroventrad; sternite of postpetiole distinctly produced anteroventrad; gastral shoulder indistinct; sting extremely developed, long.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
5FEA4D650299482B2AC37A79F1BD9A0B.taxon	discussion	The worker of Liomyrmex is somewhat similar to eyeless worker (or minor) of Anillomyrma, Oligomyrmex, Parvimyrma and Solenopsis. However, frontal lobes are not so widely separated by the posteromedian portion of clypeus and antennal segmentation is not " 11 - segmented with distinct 3 - segmented club " in the worker (minor) of the latter genera. Vietnamese species. After their critical reexamination of relevant type-material and other specimens, Rigato & Bolton (2001) concluded that Liomyrmex Mayr is monotypic. The single species, Liomyrmex gestroi (Emery), is widespread in the Indo-Chinese, Indo-Malayan, and Austro-Malayan subregions: gestroi (Emery) [= sp. eg- 1] (" Muong Moun " (see Rigato & Bolton )).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
5FEA4D650299482B2AC37A79F1BD9A0B.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. According to Rigato & Bolton (2001), Liomyrmex gestroi is a species of forest leaf-litter and topsoil and may be a specialised predator of isopterans. Eguchi found a mass of workers under bark of large fallen log in W. Bali (unfortunately he did not take account of the presence of other insects).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
003E7ABBC405D4012E679755F322FD3F.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Lophomyrmex was placed in the tribe Solenopsidini by Emery (1895), and in the Pheidologeton genus group by Ettershank (1966). More recently the genus was revised by Rigato (1994 a), and transferred into the tribe Pheidolini. The worker of the single known Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
003E7ABBC405D4012E679755F322FD3F.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view oval with a relatively straight posterior margin; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus convex anteriad, with a protruding blunt tooth at the midpoint of its anterior margin; frontal lobes moderately separated by posteromedian portion of clypeus; antenna 11 - segmented with distinct 3 - segmented club; eye oval with a weak anteroventral point, located at about midlength of head in full-face view; masticatory margin of mandible with apical tooth and one preapical tooth, followed by an enlarged denticle, this then followed by a series of small denticles; basal margin of mandible finely serrated; promesonotum forming a single dome, flattened dorsally, with a pair of horizontal flat spines those are formed by the lateral and anterolateral edges of the dorsum and directed anteriad; promesonotal suture absent; metanotal groove well defined; propodeal spine long; propodeal lobe reduced to a weak carina; petiole with a distinct peduncle and a high node; gastral shoulder distinct.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
003E7ABBC405D4012E679755F322FD3F.taxon	discussion	The worker of Lophomyrmex is similar to the minor workers of Pheidole and Pheidologeton. However, in the minor worker of Oriental species of Pheidole, the antenna is 12 - segmented and basal margin of the mandible is never serrated. In the worker of Pheidologeton the antennal club is 2 - segmented and the basal margin of mandible is never serrated. Vietnamese species. The genus Lophomyrmex occurs in the Oriental and Indo-Australian regions, and in Vietnam only one species has been found from the central and southern regions: birmanus Emery [= sp. eg- 1] (Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu, Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
003E7ABBC405D4012E679755F322FD3F.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Lophomyrmex birmanus nests in the soil, usually under stones and logs or around the bases of trees. Workers are active ground-foragers. We have collected workers by underground bait-trapping, suggesting they workers forage both on and under the ground.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
2465B3D73E373B2E06365321EC42D579.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Lordomyrma is assigned to the tribe Stenammini (Bolton 1994, 2003). The genus was recently overviewed by Taylor (2009). Although Lordomyrma as recognised by Taylor (2009) is morphologically heterogeneous, the worker of the single known Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
2465B3D73E373B2E06365321EC42D579.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular; frontal lobe large; antennal scrobe very deep, surrounded dorsally by frontal carina and ventrally by genal carina; posteroventral face of head laterally margined by a weak carina; median portion of clypeus forming steep anterior face, with distinct submedian carinae; posteromedian part of clypeus relatively narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with 7 or more teeth decreasing in size from apex to base; antenna 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye medium sized; promesonotum in lateral view weakly elevated above anterior border of propodeal dorsum, in dorsal view with angulate humeri; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove distinct dorsally; propodeal spine long and slender; propodeal lobe well developed, triangular, expanding posterodorsad; petiole consisting of short peduncle and moderately elevated node; petiole higher than long; gastral shoulder absent; head, mesosoma and waist segments heavily sculptured.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
2465B3D73E373B2E06365321EC42D579.taxon	discussion	Lordomyrma bhutanensis (Baroni Urbani) and L. sinensis (Ma, Xu, Makio & DuBois) which were recently transfered to Lordomyrma from Stenamma by Branstetter (2009) represent the named species of Lordomyrma known from mainland Asia. The two species differ in several important ways from other Asian species: (1) frontal carinae and scrobes absent; (2) apex of the anterior clypeal margin with a small tooth; (3) ventrolateral margin of the head not delineated by a short carina; (4) propodeal spines short; and (5) petiolar peduncle relatively long and slender. Thus, the generic limits between Lordomyrma and Lasiomyrma need re-examination (see notes under Lasiomyrma). Vietnamese species. A single colony of Lordomyrma has been found from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Sa Pa).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
2465B3D73E373B2E06365321EC42D579.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The single known colony of Lordomyrma sp. eg- 1 was found in the soil under stone in a relatively well-developed lower montane forest (1,600 - 1,700 m alt.).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
874F7205C225A0C08C595FAEFA8D0EFE.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Mayriella was established under the tribe Meranoplini by Forel (1902), but was placed in the Carebara genus group of the tribe Solenopsidini by Bolton (2003). The genus was recently revised by Shattuck & Barnett (2007). The worker of the single known Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
874F7205C225A0C08C595FAEFA8D0EFE.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subtrapezoidal; frontal lobe large; antennal scrobe very deep, surrounded dorsally by frontal carina and ventrally by genal carina; both carinae well developed and meeting at posterior end of antennal scrobe; median portion of clypeus behind anterior margin vertical or nearly vertical, terminating above in a projecting, bidentate appendage; median clypeal seta absent; posteromedian portion of clypeus inserted relatively broadly between frontal lobes; mandible with 4 teeth; antenna 10 - segmented, with 2 - segmented club; eye large and elongated, narrowed anteroventrally; mesosoma short and high; promesonotal dome flattened, slightly higher than anterior border of propodeal dorsum; humerus bluntly expanded anterolaterad; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; ventrolateral margin of promesonotum and anterior margin of mesopleuron forming flanges partly overhanging forecoxa; metanotal groove shallowly impressed dorsally; dorsum of propodeum declining posteriorly; propodeal spine elongate-triangular; propodeal lobe strongly expanded posterodorsad; petiole short but pedunculate, with high node; subpetiolar process well developed; postpetiole short; gastral shoulder well developed; dorsa of head and mesosoma with sparse, long, standing hairs.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
874F7205C225A0C08C595FAEFA8D0EFE.taxon	discussion	The worker of Mayriella is somewhat similar to that of the Vietnamese species of Calyptomyrmex (for distinguishing features see notes under Calyptomyrmex). Vietnamese species. Only one species has been described from Vietnam: granulata Dlussky & Radchenko [= sp. eg- 1; = sp. 1 of SKY: Yamane et al. 2005] (type locality: Bai Tu Long; other localities: Ba Be, Cuc Phuong, Phu Quoc, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
874F7205C225A0C08C595FAEFA8D0EFE.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Nests of M. granulata are found in rotting twigs, under stones and in the litter layer.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1EE5637C40F2CAE0077E1672B0BEF33.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Meranoplus is assigned to the tribe Meranoplini by Emery (1914 a). The Oriental species were revised by Schoedl (1998). The worker of the single known Vietnamese species (M. bicolor) has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1EE5637C40F2CAE0077E1672B0BEF33.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subtrapezoidal, posteroventrally with an acute angle; frontal lobe and frontal carina well developed horizontally, reaching near posterolateral corner of head and overhanging sides of head in frontal view; antennal scrobe extremely deep, running above eye; median portion of clypeus anterolaterally with an angle or denticle; posteromedian portion of clypeus widely inserted between frontal lobes; mandible triangular, with 4 teeth; antenna 9 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye large and strongly convex laterad, located behind midlength of sides of head in full-face view; mesosoma in lateral view short and high; promesonotum laterally margined with flange which in dorsal view overhangs sides of mesosoma; lateral margin indented at level of promesontal suture; anterolateral corner of promesonotal dorsum forming an acute, laterally projecting tooth; posterolateral corner of dorsum forming a long, posteriorly projecting spine; posterior margin of dorsum forming a translucent lamella between spines; ventral margin of promesonotum forming a lamella which partly covers base of forecoxa; promesonotal suture and metanotal groove absent dorsally; dorsum of propodeum sloping posteriad; propodeal spine well developed as a posterolaterally projecting horn; propodeal lobe poorly developed; petiole in lateral view triangular, without distinct anterior peduncle; subpetiolar process absent; postpetiole in lateral view much higher than long, extremely swollen dorsad; gaster in dorsal view elongate-cordiform. The worker of Meranoplus is easily separated from that of other Vietnamese myrmicine genera by the morphology of head and mesosoma.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1EE5637C40F2CAE0077E1672B0BEF33.taxon	discussion	Vietnamese species. One species has been recognized by us from Vietnam: bicolor (Guerin-Meneville) [sp. eg- 1] (Nui Chua, Tam Dao, Pu Mat).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E1EE5637C40F2CAE0077E1672B0BEF33.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Meranoplus bicolor inhabits bare lands, grasslands and sparse forests, and nests in soil. Workers forage on the ground.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D1723D1A2A4FE5EDD9C04791F5BF1719.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Monomorium is assigned to the Solenopsis genus group of the tribe Solenopsidini (Bolton 2003). The concept of the genus was revised by Bolton (1987), and was recently widened by Heterick (2003) and Fernandez (2007). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D1723D1A2A4FE5EDD9C04791F5BF1719.taxon	description	Worker caste monomorphic or polymorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular, with rounded posterior corners; frontal lobe in full-face view narrow, just concealing antennal insertion, not extending posteriorly as a frontal carina, moderately or narrowly separated by posteromedian part of clypeus; antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus expanded anteriad, with a straight anteromedian margin, usually defined laterally by clypeal carinae; median clypeal seta present; mandible narrow; masticatory margin with apical and 2 subapical teeth usually followed by a small or inconspicuous tooth, but sometimes by 1 or 2 distinct teeth (thus the margin 3 - to 5 - toothed); antenna 11 - or 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye medium to small in size (rarely reduced to a single ommatidium); promesonotum in lateral view usually weakly raised; promesonotal suture completely absent dorsally; metanotal suture usually a deeply impressed groove on dorsum; propodeum unarmed, but rarely with posterodorsal angles; propodeal lobe absent or indistinct, but sometimes roundly expanded; petiole pedunculate anteriorly and with distinct node; postpetiole much shorter than petiole, in dorsal view almost as broad as or a little broader than petiolar node; gastral shoulder weak or indistinct, but sometimes well developed; first gastral tergite largely overlapping first gastral sternite.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D1723D1A2A4FE5EDD9C04791F5BF1719.taxon	discussion	The worker of Monomorium is similar to those of Anillomyrma (see under Anillomyrma), Cardiocondyla (see under Cardiocondyla) and Solenopsis, and to the minor workers of Pheidole and Pheidologeton. However, in the worker of Solenopsis the antennal club is 2 - segmented. In the minor of Pheidole the median clypeal seta is absent, the masticatory margin of mandible has 6 or more teeth / denticles, and propodeal spines are usually (but not always) present. In the minor of Pheidologeton the antennal club is 2 - segmented, the median clypeal seta is absent, and propodeum is always armed with spines or denticles. Vietnamese species. Two species have been described from Vietnam: annamense Donisthorpe (type locality: Da Lat) and silvestrii Wheeler (type locality: Yen Bay; other locality: Va n Phu). Ten additional species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: chinense Santschi [= sp. eg- 6] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao); floricola (Jerdon) [= sp. eg- 7] (Que Phong, Pu Mat); hiten Terayama [= sp. eg- 3] (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, V a n B a n); pharaonis (Linnaeus) [= sp. eg- 4] (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Nui Chua, Pu Mat, Quang Tri, Tam Dao); sechellense Emery [= sp. eg- 5] (Ba Vi, Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu, Cuc Phuong, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 1 [= sp. 9 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 2 [= sp. 1 of SKY: Yamane et al., 2003] (Ba Be, Cuc Phuong, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 8 (Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 9 (Nui Chua); sp. eg- 10 (Nui Chua, Phu Quoc).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D1723D1A2A4FE5EDD9C04791F5BF1719.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Monomorium species are found in various habitats such as bare lands, grasslands, forest edges and well-developed forests. Their nests are usually found under stones and in soil. Most species forage on the ground, but some, such as M. sechellense, forage both on and under the ground (Eguchi & Bui 2009).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D40FF747AD9DE86BA3D6637A56A5442A.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Myrmecina is assigned to the tribe Myrmecinini together with Acanthomyrmex, Pristomyrmex and Perissomyrmex (Bolton 2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D40FF747AD9DE86BA3D6637A56A5442A.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view rectangular, with rounded posterior corners; preoccipital carina extending to ventral surface of head and then forming a longitudinal carina which runs anteriad; frontal carina inconspicuous; antennal scrobe absent; frontal lobe large, covering antennal insertion; median margin of clypeus raised above dorsal surface of mandibular bases, with truncate anterior margin, laterally with a submedian carina from anterior end of frontal lobe to anterior margin of clypeus; carina often forming a submedian tooth; median clypeal tooth often present but not accompanied by an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus very broadly inserted between frontal lobes; lateral portion of clypeus often (but not always) modified into a narrow and low ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with 2 distinct apical teeth followed by several teeth or denticles; antennae 11 - or 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye small to medium in size; mesosoma short, stout with slightly convex promesonotal dome; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; humeral angle distinct; anterior part of mesopleuron with a well developed flange projecting over base of fore coxa; metanotal groove weak or absent; propodeal spine more or less developed; an additional process or tooth sometimes present in front of each propodeal spine; propodeal lobe present only as a low carina; petiole sessile and lacking distinct node, in lateral view usually (but not always) dorsally with a triangular point or angles at or behind midlength of petiole; postpetiole in dorsal view rectangular; gastral shoulder distinct.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D40FF747AD9DE86BA3D6637A56A5442A.taxon	discussion	The worker of Myrmecina is easily separated from those of other Vietnamese myrmicine genera by the presence of longitudinal carina on the ventrolateral side of head and a sessile petiole. Vietnamese species. Five species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Ba Be, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 2 (Ba Be); sp. eg- 3 [= sp. 48 of HO: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Cuc Phuong, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 4 (Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 5 (Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
D40FF747AD9DE86BA3D6637A56A5442A.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Colonies of Myrmecina species are found in litter and soil.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4A6CFBD14919FCFA5F21A6A634D5C0BA.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Myrmica is assigned to the tribe Myrmicini (Bolton 2003). The Vietnamese species were recently revised by Radchenko & Elmes (2001) and Radchenko et al. (2006), and the workers have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4A6CFBD14919FCFA5F21A6A634D5C0BA.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view oval; preoccipital carina distinct dorsally and laterally; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; anteromedian margin of clypeus weakly convex, lacking an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobes; antennae 12 - segmented, without distinct club; eye medium sized, convex well laterad; palp formula 6,4; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with apical and 1 - 2 distinct preapical teeth followed by several smaller teeth or denticles; promesonotum in lateral view slightly raised; promesonotal suture absent or vestigial dorsally; metanotal groove more or less distinctly impressed dorsally; propodeal spine long and sharp; propodeal lobe well developed as a triangular or spinose projection; middle and hind tibiae usually each with a single pectinate spur; petiole pedunculate, with low node; subpetiolar process present as a small tooth anteroventrally; dorsal part of postpetiole in lateral view leaning posterodorsad; gastral shoulder absent; sting well developed, without any apical appendage; head and mesosoma usually strongly reticulate or rugoso-reticulate.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4A6CFBD14919FCFA5F21A6A634D5C0BA.taxon	discussion	The worker of Myrmica is somewhat similar to those of Aphaenogaster (see under Aphaenogaster) and Tetramorium. However, in the worker of Tetramorium, the tibial spurs of the middle and hind legs are simple or absent, and the apex of sting bears a small lamellate appendage. Vietnamese species. Five species have been known from Vietnam: angulata Radchenko & Elmes (Sa Pa); schoedli Radchenko, Elmes & Bui (Sa Pa); serica Wheeler (Sa Pa); titanica Radchenko & Elmes (Sa Pa); yamanei Radchenko & Elmes (Sa Pa).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4A6CFBD14919FCFA5F21A6A634D5C0BA.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Myrmica species have so far been found exclusively in the mountains of Fan Si Pan above approximately 1,700 m alt. They inhabit sparse to well-developed forests and nest in rotting logs, wood fragments, under stones, in soil around tree bases, etc. Workers forage on the ground and lower vegetation.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FFB7634A9AB08CD763FD4E6018881E6B.taxon	discussion	The genus Myrmicaria is assigned to the tribe Myrmicariini (Bolton 2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FFB7634A9AB08CD763FD4E6018881E6B.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view oval or subrectangular with round posterior corners and straight posterior margin; frontal lobe in full-face view relatively large, completely concealing torulus; frontal carina indistinct or absent; antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus with roundly convex anterior margin; posteromedian portion of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobe; median clypeal seta absent; mandible relatively narrow, with 4 teeth; antenna 7 - segmented, gradually incrassate or with indistinct 3 - segmented club; eye large and strongly convex laterad, located behind midlength of side of head in full-face view and relatively high on side in lateral view; mesosoma in lateral view short and high; promesonotum in lateral view a little higher than anterodorsal border of propodeum; promesonotal suture a weak or faint dorsal impression; anteroventral corner of promesonotum forming an acute angle or spine; metanotal groove weakly impressed; posterior slope of promesonotum and dorsum of propodeum margined laterally with a carina that connects with a well-developed propodeal spine; propodeal lobe absent; legs slender and long; petiole with long anterior peduncle and well-developed node; subpetiolar process absent; postpetiole in lateral view relatively long; gastral shoulder present; sting well developed.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FFB7634A9AB08CD763FD4E6018881E6B.taxon	discussion	The worker of Myrmicaria is easily separated from those of other Vietnamese myrmicine genera by 7 - segmented antennal segments, short and high mesosoma, and elongate petiolar peduncle. Vietnamese species. Two species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: brunnea Saunders [sp. eg- 1] (Bac Can, Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong) and vidua F. Smith [sp. eg- 2] (Da Lat, Que Phong, Nui Chua, Pu Mat, Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FFB7634A9AB08CD763FD4E6018881E6B.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Myrmicaria brunnea and M. vidua inhabit various habitats such as fruit gardens, sparse forests, forest edges and well-developed forests, and nest in soil, often building big mounds with soil particles. Workers scavenge dead animals and also tend homopterans.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
36E1F358748E78DA66CD1952CF4A0534.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Oligomyrmex is assigned to the tribe Solenopsidini (Bolton 2003). Fernandez (2004) placed Afroxyidris, Oligomyrmex and Paedalgus as junior synonyms of Carebara, but here we do not follow Fernandez ' s treatment because of his insufficient consideration of Old World taxa. Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features (see Bolton 2003; Ettershank 1966).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
36E1F358748E78DA66CD1952CF4A0534.taxon	description	Worker dimorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular or subtrapezoidal; major with posterolateral corners more or less produced into preoccipital lobes; minor with round posterolateral corners; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus margined laterally by conspicuous carinae in minor (median portion of clypeus usually but not always margined laterally in major); posteromedian portion of clypeus narrowly to relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; median clypeal seta absent; mandible triangular, with 5 - 6 teeth on masticatory margin (teeth often rounded or worn in major); antenna with 9 - or 11 - segments, with 2 - segmented club; eye small to much reduced, or rarely absent; major of some species with mesosomal segmentation developed to a fairly high degree; promesonotum in lateral view usually weakly to strongly raised, but sometimes dorsal outline of mesosoma almost straight; promesonotal suture completely absent dorsally in minor, but sometimes well developed in major; metanotal groove conspicuous, usually impressed deeply on dorsum; propodeum unarmed or armed with a pair of propodeal spines or angles; propodeal lobe slightly to strongly roundly expanded, or present as a carina or lamella attaining the base of propodeal spine or angle; petiole pedunculate and with node, often with subpetiolar process; gastral shoulder usually conspicuous.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
36E1F358748E78DA66CD1952CF4A0534.taxon	discussion	The minor worker of Oligomyrmex is similar to that of Pheidologeton, and the workers of Parvimyrma and Solenopsis. However, the minor of Pheidologeton does not have the median part of clypeus laterally margined by carinae. The workers of Parvimyrma and Solenopsis have a median clypeal seta. Oligomyrmex and Pheidologeton are hardly distinguishable from each other by the morphology of the major worker but the body is much larger in the latter genus. Vietnamese species. Three species of Oligomyrmex have been described from Vietnam: bouvardi Santschi (type locality: Mi Tho, Ho Chi Minh City); capreolus Wheeler (type locality: Van Phu); cribriceps (Wheeler) (type locality: Dong Mo). Twelve additional species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 2 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 3 [= sp. 23 of SKY: Yamane et al., 2003] (Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Van Ban); sp. eg- 4 [= sp. 22 of SKY: Yamane et al., 2003] (Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Sa Pa, Van Ban); sp. eg- 5 [= sp. A: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Be, Sa Pa, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 6 (Ba Be, Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu, Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 7 [= sp. 24 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 8 (Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu, Phu Quoc); sp. eg- 9 (Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 10 (Van Ban); sp. eg- 11 (Phu Quoc); sp. eg- 12 (Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
36E1F358748E78DA66CD1952CF4A0534.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Species richness and colony density of Oligomyrmex seems to be highest in humid forests. Nests are found in rotten twigs, wood fragments and logs, inside the outer walls of termite mounds and in the soil. Most species probably forage both on and under the ground (Eguchi & Bui 2009).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DB58BE6FE9179033C917F239A787701A.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Paratopula is assigned to the tribe Paratopulini by Bolton (2003). The genus was revised by Bolton (1988 b). The worker of the single Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DB58BE6FE9179033C917F239A787701A.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular; frontal carina indistinct or absent; antennal scrobe absent; anterior clypeal margin feebly emarginated medially, lacking an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus very broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with 9 teeth decreasing in size from apex to base; antennae 12 - segmented, with distinct 3 - segmented club; eye large, in full-face view strongly convex laterad; mesosoma in lateral view elongate and low; promesonotum in lateral view not domed; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove distinctly impressed dorsally; propodeal spine long and spinose; propodeal lobe extending well posteriad; petiole consisting of elongate peduncle and cubic node, with small anteroventral process; postpetiole in lateral view compressed dorsoventrally, lower than long; gastral shoulder absent; sting simple and strong; head and mesosoma strongly sculptured with rugation or rugoreticulation; body bearing moderately dense hairs that are short and blunt apically.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DB58BE6FE9179033C917F239A787701A.taxon	discussion	The worker of Paratopula is somewhat similar to that of Tetramorium. However, in the latter, the lateral portion of clypeus is modified into a distinct ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion, the apex of sting bears a small lamellate appendage, and the body is much smaller. Vietnamese species. Only one species is known from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Nam Cat Tien).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DB58BE6FE9179033C917F239A787701A.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Paratopula sp. eg- 1 seems to be an arboreal nester and forager, and so it is rarely found on the ground and lower vegetation.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42250016190F3341F1D85AFBA382B543.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Parvimyrma was established for a single species, P. sangi, is placed in the Solenopsis genus group (sensu Bolton 1987, 2003). The 11 - segmented antenna and the distinctly 5 - toothed triangular mandible are the only features that distinguish Parvimyrma from Solenopsis, the morphologically closest genus.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42250016190F3341F1D85AFBA382B543.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; frontal lobe in full-face view only partially concealing torulus, not extending posteriorly as a frontal carina; antennal scrobe absent; posteromedian portion of clypeus narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; median clypeal seta well developed; 1 st paracarinal seta well developed; mandible triangular, overlapping but not crossing over at full closure, with 5 distinct teeth on masticatory margin but without any teeth / denticles on basal margin; trulleum open; hypostoma with a conspicuous lateral tooth just mesal to each mandibular base; anterior margin of labrum broadly concave medially; palpal formula 2,2; antenna 11 - segmented, with 2 - segmented club; apical antennal segment much longer than preapical segment; eye completely absent; promesonotum in lateral view low and almost flat or very weakly convex dorsally; promesonotal suture completely absent dorsally; metanotal groove relatively shallowly impressed dorsally; meso- and metatibial spur absent; propodeum unarmed but with a narrow cuticular rim on each posterolateral corner of dorsum; rim running downward and connecting with propodeal lobe; propodeal lobe low and round; propodeal spiracle small; metapleural gland large; petiole pedunculate anteriorly and with distinct node; peduncle with a small anteroventral process; postpetiole much shorter than petiole, in dorsal view a little broader than petiolar node, narrowly attached to anteriormost end of gaster; abdominal tergite IV (= gastral tergite I) broadly overlapping sternite IV on ventral surface of abdomen; gastral shoulder present; sting poorly developed.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42250016190F3341F1D85AFBA382B543.taxon	discussion	The worker of Parvimyrma is similar to those of Solenopsis and Oligomyrmex (see distinguishing characters under Oligomyrmex). However, in the worker of Solenopsis the masticatory margin of the mandible bears an apical tooth followed by 2 distinct teeth and then one or more small or inconspicuous denticles, and the antenna is 9 - or 10 - segmented. Vietnamese species. Only one species has been described from Vietnam: sangi Eguchi & Bui (Type locality: Tay Yen Tu).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42250016190F3341F1D85AFBA382B543.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The type series of Parvimyrma sangi was collected with a bait trap (small plastic tubes with several entrances containing powdered cheese as bait) buried approximately 10 cm underground in a well-developed forest at around 435 m alt. This circumstantial evidence as well as the species morphological features (depigmentation, a flat body and no eyes) suggests that this species is a subterranean nester and forager (Eguchi & Bui 2007).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DA98E7C9D47F675744AF0C9129E8E27F.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Pheidole is placed in the tribe Pheidolini (for its complete taxonomic history see Bolton (2003) and Bolton et al. (2006 )). North Vietnamese species of the genus were recently revised and 31 species were recognized by Eguchi (2008). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DA98E7C9D47F675744AF0C9129E8E27F.taxon	description	Worker dimorphic; major with head in full-face view subrectangular, subtrapezoidal or cordate, with posterolateral corner developed as preoccipital lobe; minor with head in full-face view oval, elliptical or subrectangular; frontal lobes far apart so that posteromedian portion of clypeus, where it projects between frontal lobes, is usually broader than one of the lobes; midpoint of anterior clypeal margin without an unpaired median seta; mandible of major massive, with 2 large apical and 1 or 2 conspicuous basal teeth, and margin between these groups of teeth edentate or irregularly and bluntly crenulate; mandible of minor triangular; masticatory margin with 7 or more teeth / denticles; 1 or 2 small denticles present between preapical tooth and 3 rd large tooth; in major hypostoma always bearing a large or reduced " lateral " process just mesal to each mandibular base, and often bearing a " median " process and / or a pair of " submedian " processes, i. e. middle of hypostoma bearing 0 - 3 processes; palp formula 2,2; antenna 12 - segmented, with 3 - or 4 - segmented club, or without a conspicuous club (3 - segmented club the dominant condition); eye always present but varying in size, rarely consisting of only a few ommatidia; promesonotum forming a dome which is well raised above level of dorsum of propodeum; promesonotal suture absent or indistinct dorsally; posterior slope of promesonotal dome sometimes with a mound or prominence; metanotal groove weakly to strongly impressed dorsally; propodeal spine usually present (rarely vestigial or almost absent), and variable in size and shape; propodeal lobe inconspicuous, or present as a low lamella, or moderately roundly expanded; petiole in lateral view consisting of slender anterior peduncle and raised posterior node, or petiole gradually rising from base to summit of node; postpetiole in lateral view hemispherical, globular or highly domed, sometimes with anteroventral angle or projection.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DA98E7C9D47F675744AF0C9129E8E27F.taxon	discussion	The minor worker of Pheidole is similar to the worker of Aphaenogaster (for distinguishing characters see under Aphaenogaster), Kartidris and Lophomyrmex (see under Lophomyrmex). However, in the worker of Kartidris, the masticatory margin of the mandible bears 5 sharp teeth which decrease in size from the apex to the base, and a broad depressed area is present on the vertex between the eyes. Vietnamese species. Forty-two species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: aspidata Eguchi & Bui (Nam Cat Tien); binghamii Forel (Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc); capellinii Emery (Ba Vi, Nam Cat Tien); colpigaleata Eguchi (Ba Vi, Sa Pa, Tay Yen Tu); dugasi Forel (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien); elongicephala Eguchi (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, My Yen, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); fervens F. Smith (Ha Noi, My Yen, Nui Chua); fervida F. S m i t h (Sa Pa); fortis Eguchi (Sa Pa, Tam Dao); foveolata Eguchi (Sa Pa); gatesi (Wheeler) (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao); hongkongensis Wheeler (Ba Be, My Yen, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); indosinensis Wheeler (Ba Vi, Tam Dao); laevicolor Eguchi (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, My Yen, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); laevithorax Eguchi (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Tay Yen Tu); magna Eguchi (Ba Vi, Sa Pa); megacephala (Fabricius) (Ha Noi, Quang Ninh, Vinh Long); noda F. Smith (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Sa Pa, Tam Dao, Van Ban); ochracea Eguchi (Ba Vi, Nam Cat Tien, Sa Pa, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); parva Mayr (Cuc Phuong, Ho Chi Minh City, My Yen); pieli Santschi (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Hoa Binh, Ky Thuong, Phu Quoc, Pu Hoat, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); plagiaria F. S m i t h (Ba Vi, My Yen, Tam Dao, Phu Quoc); planidorsum Eguchi (Nam Cat Tien); planifrons Santschi (Nam Cat Tien, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); rabo Forel (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Ky Thuong, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); rinae Emery (Nam Cat Tien); rugithorax Eguchi (Pu Mat, Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua, Phu Quoc); smythiesii Forel (Ba Vi, Pu Hoat, Tam Dao); taipoana Wheeler (Ky Thuong, Pu Mat); tandjongensis Forel (Phu Quoc); tjibodana Forel (Ba Be, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Ky Thuong, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, V a n B a n); tumida Eguchi (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Ky Thuong, Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu; Van Ban); vieti Eguchi (Ba Vi, Tam Dao); vulgaris Eguchi (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Ky Thuong, My Yen, Sa Pa, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); yeensis Forel (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Ky Thuong, My Yen, Nam Cat Tien, Pu Hoat, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); zoceana Santschi (Pu Hoat, Sa Pa); sp. eg- 165 (Lam Dong); sp. eg- 170 (Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 179 (Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 187 (Nui Chua); sp. eg- 188 (Van Ban); sp. eg- 189 (Nui Chua).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DA98E7C9D47F675744AF0C9129E8E27F.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Pheidole inhabits various habitats such as bare lands, grasslands, forest edges and well-developed forests. Their nests are usually found in rotting logs, twigs, wood fragments, under stones and in soil. The majority of species forage on the ground, but some such as P. v u lg a r is forage both on and under the ground.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8F6F3955F32A793E8D32B8D5A1369F3D.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Pheidologeton is assigned to the Carebara genus group of the tribe Solenopsidini (Bolton 2003). The genus was preliminarily reviewed by Yamane (2000). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8F6F3955F32A793E8D32B8D5A1369F3D.taxon	description	Worker polymorphic; head in full-face view oval or subrectangular in minor, subrectangular or subtrapezoidal with roundly expanded vertexal lobe in media and major; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus not margined laterally by conspicuous carinae; posteromedian portion of clypeus relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; median clypeal seta absent; mandible triangular, 4 - 6 teeth on masticatory margin (teeth more rounded or worn in major); antenna 11 - segmented, with 2 - segmented club; eye small to moderate in size, sometimes consisting of only a few ommatidia; mesosoma in lateral view relatively slender in minor, but short and robust in major; promesonotum in lateral view usually well raised as a dome, much higher than anterodorsal border of propodeum; promesonotal suture completely absent dorsally in minor, but often conspicuous in major; posterior slope of promesonotal dome often with a prominence in major; metanotal suture weakly impressed dorsally; propodeal spine always present, but variable in size and shape; propodeum lobe low or almost absent; petiole consisting of anterior peduncle and node (but anterior peduncle ill defined from node in major); gastral shoulder distinct to indistinct.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8F6F3955F32A793E8D32B8D5A1369F3D.taxon	discussion	The minor worker of Pheidologeton is similar to the minor of Oligomyrmex (for distinguished characters see under Oligomyrmex) and the worker of Lophomyrmex (see under Lophomyrmex). Vietnamese species. One species has been described from Vietnam: varius Santschi (type locality: Ho Chi Minh City). Four additional species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: diversus (Jerdon) [= sp. eg- 3] (Nam Cat Tien, Ninh Thuan, Pu Mat, Quang Tri, Tam Dao); trechideros Zhou et Zheng [= sp. eg- 1] (Chua Yen Tu, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); vespillo Wheeler [= sp. eg- 2] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 4 [= cf. affinis (Jerdon)] (Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu, Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Pu Mat).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8F6F3955F32A793E8D32B8D5A1369F3D.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Pheidologeton diversus usually inhabits urban areas, bare lands, grasslands, forest edges and sparse forests. In contrast, the other Vietnamese species of Pheidologeton inhabit rather developed forests. Pheidologeton conlonies are extremely large and usually occur in soil under logs and stones. Permanent foraging trails, galleries and tunnels extend outward from the nests. A mass of foragers gather various kinds of food such as living and dead invertebrates, honeydew of homopterans and plant matter (nectar, fruits, seeds, etc).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
43170C614818C2E9B7F7C8A65152A611.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Pristomyrmex is assigned to the tribe Myrmecinini together with Acanthomyrmex, Myrmecina and Perissomyrmex (Bolton 2003). The genus was recently revised by Wang (2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
43170C614818C2E9B7F7C8A65152A611.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view rounded, or rarely subtrapezoidal (as in P. profundus); frontal lobe reduced or vestigial; frontal carina usually developed; antennal scrobe absent or indistinct, but rarely well developed (as in P. profundus); anterior clypeal margin with three or more denticles; median clypeal seta absent; lateral portion of clypeus reduced; posteromedian portion of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobes; antenna 11 - segmented with distinct 3 - segmented club; eye medium sized; masticatory margin of mandible almost vertical to basal margin, 3 -, 4 - or 5 - toothed; mesosoma short and high; promesonotum not domed, but rarely raised above anterodorsal border of propodeum (as in P. profundus), unarmed or armed with a pair of humeral teeth or spines; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; anterior part of mesopleuron forming a flange projecting over basal part of fore coxa; metanotal groove usually absent, but rarely marked weakly (as in P. profundus); propodeum armed with a pair of teeth or spines; propodeal lobe triangular, blunt-triangular, or semicircular, but rarely absent (as in P. profundus); petiole with peduncle and node; postpetiole relatively short and high.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
43170C614818C2E9B7F7C8A65152A611.taxon	discussion	The worker of Pristomyrmex is similar to the minor worker of Acanthomyrmex (for distinguishing characters see under Acanthomyrmex). Vietnamese species. Five species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: profundus Wang [= sp. eg- 4] (Phu Quoc); punctatus (F. Smith) [= sp. eg- 1] (Ba Be, Pu Mat, Tam Dao); rigidus Wang [= sp. eg- 2; = sp. 20 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Vi, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sulcatus Emery [= sp. eg- 5; = sp. 13 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 3 [cf. occultus Wang; = sp. 16 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Tam Dao).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
43170C614818C2E9B7F7C8A65152A611.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The thelytokous Pristomyrmex punctatus is nomadic, but the other Vietnamese species live in rather stable nests in rotting twigs and wood fragments and under stones. The colony size of Vietnamese species, except P. punctatus, is relatively small; colonies consisting of less than 100 workers may produce reproductives.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
ADF8F32EACF4B26CAEB1AE50F5D97630.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Proatta is assigned to Stenammini by Bolton (1994, 2003). It contains a single species, Proatta butteli.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
ADF8F32EACF4B26CAEB1AE50F5D97630.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view elongate-pentagonal, with a shallow central longitudinal depression; preoccipital region forming four tubercles dorsally and a bilobate lobe laterally; frontal lobe very large and raised; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus protruded anteriad, in lateral view forming a steep anterior face; median clypeal seta absent; lateral portion of clypeus modified into a ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion; posteromedian portion of clypeus narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; antenna 12 - segmented with indistinct 3 - segmented club; eye small, convex well laterad; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with apical and two preapical teeth, followed by an inconspicuous tooth (4 teeth in total); promesonotum domed, with 3 pairs of tubercles dorsally, a tubercle anterolaterally, and a forked tubercle on posterior slope; promesonotal suture absent; metanotal groove well defined; a small tubercle present on dorsum of propodeum behind groove; propodeal spine long; propodeal lobe well developed as a round lamella; petiole with long peduncle and low node which has tubercles anterodorsally and posterodorsally; postpetiole short and high; gastral shoulder absent; standing hairs absent from dorsum of body (simple standing hairs present at apex of gaster and on mandible, slightly clavate hairs on second and third segments of gaster).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
ADF8F32EACF4B26CAEB1AE50F5D97630.taxon	discussion	The worker of Proatta butteli is easily separated from that of other known Vietnamese myrmicine genera by the tuberculate head and mesosoma. Vietnamese species. The single described species in the genus is known from Vietnam: butteli Forel (Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
ADF8F32EACF4B26CAEB1AE50F5D97630.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Proatta butteli is found in lowland forests of southern Vietnam, and nests under stones and wood fragments and in soil around tree bases. Adults are brick red and dull and are clad in dirt. When their nests are exposed, the cryptic workers freeze for a while, making them very difficult to detect.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
CE3DCBE0CFC90B0D7DEC0FD5B6C06BF8.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. Pyramica was synonymized with Strumigenys by Roger (1863), but it was revived and revised by Bolton (1999 and 2000), and assigned to the tribe Dacetini. We follow Bolton ' s concept of the genus (but see also Baroni Urbani & De Andrade 2007). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features. Species belonging to the argiola- and murphyi-groups of Pyramica are characterized by linear mandibles, like those in Strumigenys, but representatives of these groups have not yet been found from Vietnam.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
CE3DCBE0CFC90B0D7DEC0FD5B6C06BF8.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view elongate-triangular or elongate-cordiform; frontal lobe horizontal, covering antennal insertion; frontal carina distinct; antennal scrobe usually distinct but sometimes weak; median portion of clypeus expanded well anteriad; posteromedian part of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible usually elongate-triangular, with serially dentate masticatory margin; labrum with a pair of large distal lobes which arise from across entire width of labrum; antenna 4 - or 6 - segmented, with two apical elongate segments forming a club; eye small to medium, located ventrolaterally below antennal scrobe; promesonotum often raised; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove usually impressed weakly or absent, but rarely remarkably stringly impressed; propodeal spine present or absent; posterior slope of propodeum often marginate laterally with lamelliform appendage; propodeal spiracle located high on side of propodeum and very close to, or at the posterior margin of the side; forecoxa basally with a rim or carina; petiole pedunculate, with low node; postpetiole with broad elliptical dorsal mound; spongiform appendages usually (but not always) well developed ventrally and laterally on both petiole and postpetiole.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
CE3DCBE0CFC90B0D7DEC0FD5B6C06BF8.taxon	discussion	The worker of Pyramica is similar to that of Strumigenys. In all Pyramica species so far known from Vietnam the mandible is elongate-triangular with a serially dentate masticatory margin, and so they are easily distinguished from Strumigenys species. However, for precise identification, the morphology of labrum needs to be examined. Vietnamese species. Eight species has been recognized by us from Vietnam: canina (Brown & Boisvert) [= sp. eg- 2] (Tay Yen Tu); dohertyi (Emery) [= sp. eg- 1] (Ba Vi, Sa Pa, Tay Yen Tu, Tam Dao, Van Ban); kichijo (Terayama, Lin et Wu) [= sp. eg- 5] (Cuc Phuong); japonica (Ito) [= sp. eg- 6] (Sa Pa); mitis Brown [= sp. eg- 3] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien); nepalensis (De Andrade) [= sp. eg- 4] (Ba Be); sp. eg- 7 (My Yen, Van Ban); sp. eg- 8 (Nam Cat Tien).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
CE3DCBE0CFC90B0D7DEC0FD5B6C06BF8.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The majority of species of Pyramica are litter dwellers in well-developed forest. Nests are often found in and under rotting twigs and wood fragments on the forest floor. Because we have not yet employed Winkler bags, used to extract small soil animals from litter, our collection of Pyramica species may be under-represented.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8878CA182EAEC47E691FEABE9240D81F.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus was first described by Forel (1890) as Trigonogaster, but the name was preoccupied by a pteromalid chalcid, so the new name Recurvidris was proposed by Bolton (1992). It was classified in the tribe Crematogastrini by Bolton (2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8878CA182EAEC47E691FEABE9240D81F.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view oval or subrectangular; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus in lateral view relatively steeply sloping anteriad; anterior clypeal margin lacking an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus relatively broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible relatively narrow; masticatory margin oblique, with 4 - 5 teeth; antennae 11 - segmented, with distinct 3 - segmented club; eye well developed, weakly pointed anteroventrally; mesosoma long; promesonotal dome raised above anterodorsal border of propodeum, with a long posterior slope to propodeum; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove weakly impressed dorsally; propodeal spine curving upwards and forwards from base; propodeal spiracle located close to dorsal face of propodeum, far in front of base of propodeal spine; propodeal lobe vestigial; petiole pedunculate, with a tiny to large, triangular subpetiolar process; petiolar node low and weakly conical in lateral view; postpetiole in lateral view dorsoventrally narrowed posteriorly, in dorsal view broadly attached to first gastral segment; first gastral segment behind postpetiole in lateral view extremely dorsoventrally compressed; gastral shoulder absent.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8878CA182EAEC47E691FEABE9240D81F.taxon	discussion	The worker of Recurvidris is somewhat similar to that of Crematogaster (Orthocrema) species (for distinguishing characters see under Crematogaster). Vietnamese species. Three species has been found from Vietnam: glabriceps Zhou [= sp. eg- 1; = sp. 6 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Tam Dao, Van Ban); sp eg- 2 (Ba Be, My Yen, Pu Mat, Van Ban); sp. eg- 3 (Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
8878CA182EAEC47E691FEABE9240D81F.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Vietnamese Recurvidris species inhabit forest edges and woody habitats, but rarely grasslands. They nest in the soil and build a chimney-shaped mound on the nest entrance with soil particles.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DCD17D498630D4204B0E89D0EEBA9A82.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Rhopalomastix is assigned to the tribe Melissotarsini (Bolton 2003). The worker of the single Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DCD17D498630D4204B0E89D0EEBA9A82.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head subrectangular; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; frontal lobes touching or separated only by a narrow longitudinal impression; median portion of clypeus weakly convex anteriorly, lacking median clypeal seta but bearing a pair of thick and short submedian setae; mandible small, with 4 teeth; antenna 10 - segmented, with 2 - segmented club; scape very short, extending a little beyond midlength of head when laid backwards; eye relatively large, located well in front of midlength of side of head; mesosoma box-shaped; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove absent; propodeum unarmed; metapleural gland bulla large; propodeal lobe absent; fore- and hindfemora extremely widened and flattened distally; petiole nodiform, with relatively high node, anteroventrally with well-developed subpetiolar process; postpetiole much shorter than high, broadly attached to anteriormost portion of gaster; gastral shoulder absent.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DCD17D498630D4204B0E89D0EEBA9A82.taxon	discussion	The worker of Rhopalomastix is easily separated from those of other known Vietnamese myrmicine genera by a combination of the following characters: frontal lobes closely approximated; eye relatively large; mesosoma box-shaped; fore- and hindfemora extremely widened and flattened distally; postpetiole broadly attached to gaster. Vietnamese species. One species has been found from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 [= sp. 3 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Pu Mat, Tam Dao).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
DCD17D498630D4204B0E89D0EEBA9A82.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Rhopalomastix nests in spaces under the bark of standing tree trunks.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
B563F68EDA5D90166904024C87BCEF04.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Rhoptromyrmex is assigned to the tribe Tetramoriini (Bolton 2003). The genus was revised by Bolton (1986). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
B563F68EDA5D90166904024C87BCEF04.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view cordate; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; anteromedian margin of clypeus broadly convex without any emargination at its midpoint, overhanging basal border of mandibular blade when mandibles closed, lacking an isolated median seta; posteromedian portion of clypeus very broadly inserted between frontal lobes; lateral portion of clypeus modified into a narrow and low ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with apical and 1 or 2 larger preapical teeth followed by some smaller teeth or minute denticles; palp formula 3,2; antennae 12 - segmented, with distinct 3 - segmented club; eye relatively large; mesosoma relatively short and high; promesonotum in lateral view not or hardly raised; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove weakly impressed dorsally; mesopleuron marginate anteriorly with a carina that never develops into distinct flange projecting over basal part of forecoxa; propodeal spine long and spinose; propodeal lobe reduced to a low carina; petiole consisting of short and stout peduncle and relatively high node; gastral shoulder indistinct or absent; apex of sting with a small lamellate appendage; body bearing a few standing hairs which are short and blunt apically; head and mesosoma only weakly and finely rugose.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
B563F68EDA5D90166904024C87BCEF04.taxon	discussion	The worker of Rhoptromyrmex is similar to that of Tetramorium, but in the latter the head in full-face view is roughly oval or subrectangular, with posterolateral corners which are not or weakly produced and the propodeal lobe is well developed. In Vietnamese species of Tetramorium the palp formula is 4,3. Vietnamese species. Three species have been found from Vietnam: wroughtonii Forel [= sp. eg- 2; = sp. 1 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Sa Pa, My Yen, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 1 [= sp. 2 of SKY: Eguchi et al. 2005] (Cuc Phuong, Sa Pa, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 3 [= sp. 3 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Tam Dao).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
B563F68EDA5D90166904024C87BCEF04.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Vietnamese Rhoptromyrmex species inhabit forest edges and woody habitats, but sometimes open habitats. They nest in soil and build a large caldera-shaped entance mound with soil particles.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
1918900250ECBCDEEF53252E62BD2CB5.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Solenopsis is assigned to the Solenopsis genus group of the tribe Solenopsidini by Bolton (1987). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
1918900250ECBCDEEF53252E62BD2CB5.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic or polymorphic (worker of the introduced S. geminata polymorphic); head in full-face view subrectangular; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus expanded anteriad, usually defined laterally by clypeal carinae which form clypeal teeth; median clypeal seta present (sometimes absent in major of S. geminata); posteromedian portion of clypeus moderately or narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible usually narrow and subtriangular, with apical tooth followed by 2 distinct teeth and then one or more small or inconspicuous denticles on masticatory margin (major of S. geminata with massive mandible lacking teeth on masticatory margin); antenna 9 - or 10 - segmented, with 2 - segmented club; apical antennal segment much longer than preapical segment; eye moderately developed, reduced or absent; promesonotum in lateral view usually weakly or strongly domed; promesonotal suture absent or weak dorsally; metanotal groove conspicuous dorsally, usually a deeply impressed groove on dorsum; propodeum unarmed; propodeal lobe roundly expanded, or reduced to a carina; petiole pedunculate with distinct node; gastral shoulder inconspicuous to well developed; sting well developed. Solenopsis sp. eg- 3 (Vietnam), sp. eg- 4 (W. Malaysia) and sp. eg- 5 (Vietnam and Thailand) show characteristics seen in the minor worker of the Carebara lignata species complex sensu Fernandez (2004): antenna 9 - segmented, with 2 - segmented club; eye completely absent; median portion of clypeus in profile roundly and strongly swollen; clypeal carina evanescent or absent; clypeal teeth completely absent; promesonotum in profile rather flat dorsally. However, Solenopsis sp. eg- 3, sp. eg- 4 and sp. eg- 5 have a median clypeal seta which is distinguishable from the background hairs on the anterior clypeal margin. The worker of Solenopsis is similar to the minor worker of Oligomyrmex, and the worker of Parvimyrma and Monomorium (for distinguishing characters see under the relevant genera).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
1918900250ECBCDEEF53252E62BD2CB5.taxon	discussion	Vietnamese species. Four species are known from Vietnam: geminata (Fabricius) (Ha Noi, Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua, Phu Quoc), sp. eg- 2 [= sp. 12 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu, Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Pu Mat), sp. eg- 3 [= sp. 3 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Cuc Phuong, Tay Yen Tu), sp. eg- 5 (Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
1918900250ECBCDEEF53252E62BD2CB5.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Solenopsis sp. eg- 2 and sp. eg- 3 are found in the soil or under stones. Their reduced or absent eyes and pale body color suggest that they are subterranean nesters and foragers or even lestobiotic in the nest of other ants or termites. Solenopsis geminata is an introduced species from the Neotropics. Commerce has accidentally introduced the species to urban and rural areas and other open habitats (including agricultural fields) in North America, South America, Asia, Australia, Oceania and Africa. The species is omnivorous and nests in the soil often beneath objects such as stones, concrete blocks, etc. This is one of the notorious pest ants in Asia (named the tropical fire ant) because well-developed colonies include a huge number of aggressive workers armed with a powerful sting. Detailed bionomics of S. geminata and other fire ants are provided by Taber (2000).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FA1771CEBCD007655A6A72A0A7476E70.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Strumigenys is assigned to the tribe Dacetini (Bolton 2003). The genus was recently revised by Bolton (2000), and we follow his concept of the genus (but see also Baroni Urbani & De Andrade 2007). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FA1771CEBCD007655A6A72A0A7476E70.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view elongate-cordiform; posterior margin deeply emarginate in middle; frontal carina and antennal scrobe usually distinct, running dorsolaterally above eye; frontal lobe horizontal, covering antennal insertion; clypeus forming a flat shelf which overhangs basal portion of mandible; mandible sublinear to linear (but rarely shortened and basally thickened), straight or curved, terminating in an apical fork of 2 spiniform teeth; one or two small intercalary teeth or denticles usually present between or below spiniform apical teeth; mandible usually with one preapical tooth; labrum with distal lobes reduced to papillae or vestigial, not arising from across entire width of labrum; antenna 6 - segmented, with two apical elongate segments together forming a club; eye small, located ventrolaterally; promesonotum usually more or less raised; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove absent; propodeal spine present or absent; posterior slope of propodeum often marginate laterally with lamelliform appendage; propodeal spiracle located high on side of propodeum and close to or at margin of posterior slope of propodeum; fore coxa with a basal rim or carina; petiole pedunculate, with low node; postpetiole with broad elliptical dorsal mound; spongiform appendages well developed ventrally and laterally on both petiole and postpetiole.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FA1771CEBCD007655A6A72A0A7476E70.taxon	discussion	The worker of Strumigenys is similar to that of Pyramica (for distinguishing characters see under Pyramica). Vietnamese species. Ten species are known from Vietnam: feae Emery [= sp. eg- 3; = sp. 44 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu); lewisi Cameron [= sp. eg- 6; = sp. 33 of SKY: Yamane et al., 2003] (Ba Vi, Sa Pa, Tam Dao, Van Ban); rallarhina Bolton [= sp. eg- 7; = sp. 39, 46 of SKY: Yamane et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sydorata Bolton [= sp. eg- 9] (Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 1 [cf. nanzanensis Lin et Wu] (Cuc Phuong, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 2 (Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 5 [cf. heteropha Bolton] (Tay Ye n T u); sp. eg- 8 (Cuc Phuong, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 10 (Pu Mat); sp. eg- 11 (Nam Cat Tien).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
FA1771CEBCD007655A6A72A0A7476E70.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. The majority of species of Strumigenys are litter dwellers in well-developed forest. Nests are often found in and under rotting twigs and wood fragments on the forest floor. Because we have not yet employed Winkler bags, used to extract small soil animals from litter, our collection of Strumigenys species may under-represented.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4ADBF2B5E04D02A1EAB1A4AF15F0161D.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. Although the genus Temnothorax was synonymized with Leptothorax, Temnothorax was recently revived as an independent genus by Bolton (2003) and assigned to the Temnothorax genus group of the tribe Formicoxenini. Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4ADBF2B5E04D02A1EAB1A4AF15F0161D.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic. Head subrectangular with round posterior corners; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus moderately convex anteriad, but never forming an anteriorly projecting shelf and never distinctly overlapping basal portion of mandibular blades; median clypeal carina weak but present; median clypeal seta absent; posteromedian portion of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible triangular, with 5 teeth; palp formula 5,3; stipes of maxilla without a transverse crest at about its midlength; antenna 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented antennal club; eye moderate to large in size; promesonotum in lateral view only weakly raised; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove shallowly impressed or almost absent dorsally; propodeal spine present; propodeal lobe roundly expanded; middle and hind tibiae without distinct spurs apically; petiole pedunculate, with low node, with a tiny process or angle on ventral face of anterior part of peduncle; gastral shoulder weakly present; sting simple, without any appendix apically.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4ADBF2B5E04D02A1EAB1A4AF15F0161D.taxon	discussion	The worker of Temnothorax is similar to that of Vo m b i s i d r i s and Cardiocondyla (for distingusihed characters see under the latter genera). Vietnamese species. Two species are known from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 2 (Tam Dao).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
4ADBF2B5E04D02A1EAB1A4AF15F0161D.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Temnothorax species are rare in Vietnam where they have been collected around or above 1000 m alt. in northern Vietnam.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42FE6259AF9DB42D5C1ECE9E4E489903.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Tetramorium is assigned to the tribe Tetramoriini (for a complete taxonomic history see Bolton 2003). The Oriental species were revised by Bolton (1976, 1977). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42FE6259AF9DB42D5C1ECE9E4E489903.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular, with rounded posterior corners; frontal carina usually (but not always) long and distinct; antennal scrobe weak or absent; anteromedian margin of clypeus weakly convex, often with a weak emargination at midpoint, lacking any denticles or teeth; an isolated median seta absent; posteromedian portion of clypeus very broadly inserted between frontal lobes; lateral portion of clypeus modified into a distinct ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with apical and 1 or 2 larger preapical teeth followed by some smaller teeth or minute denticles; palp formula 4,3; antennae 11 - or 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; basal rim of shaft of antennal scape often forming an enlarged lobe expanding ventrad; eye medium to large in size; mesosoma in lateral view weakly convex dorsad; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove absent; anterior part of mesopleuron forming a flange projecting over basal part of fore coxa; propodeal spine present, varying in size and shape; propodeal lobe well developed usually as a triangular lamella or spinose projection but sometimes as a subrectangular or round lamella; petiole pedunculate, with distinct node; a tiny denticle or process present on the anteriormost part of ventral face of peduncle (it is often concealed by mesopleuron and or hind coxa in lateral view); gastral shoulder distinct to absent; apex of sting with a small lamellate appendage; head and mesosoma usually strongly reticulate or rugoso-reticulate.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42FE6259AF9DB42D5C1ECE9E4E489903.taxon	discussion	The worker of Tetramorium is similar to those of Rhoptromyrmex and Myrmica (for distingusihing characters see under the latter genera) Vietnamese species. Four species have been described from Vietnam: indosinense Wheeler [= sp. eg- 13] (Type locality: Ha Noi; other locality: Ba Vi); infraspinosum Karaviev (type locality: Cau Da); kieti Roncin (type locality: Vietnam); secure Roncin (type locality: Vietnam). An additional 21 species have recognized by us from Vietnam: flavipes Emery [= sp. eg- 4; = sp. 39 of SKY: Yamane et al., 2003] (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); kheperra (Bolton) [= sp. eg- 9] (Ba Vi, Phu Quoc, Tay Ye n T u); lanuginosum Mayr [= sp. eg- 17] (Ba Vi, Bac Kan, Tam Dao); nipponense Wheeler [= sp. eg- 5] (Ba Be, Ba Vi, Cuc Phuong, Sa Pa, My Yen, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 1 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 2 [= kraepelini Forel: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Nam Cat Tien, Phu Quoc, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 3 [= sp. 32 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 6 [cf. pacificum Mayr] (Sa Pa, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 7 (Sa Pa); sp. eg- 8 (Ba Be); sp. eg- 10 (Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 12 (Ba Vi, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 14 (Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu); sp. eg- 15 [= bicarinatum (Nylander): Eguchi et al., 2005] (Tam Dao); sp. eg- 16 [= smithi Mayr: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi); sp. eg- 18 [= walshi (Forel): Yamane et al., 2003] (Cuc Phuong, My Yen, Pu Mat); sp. eg- 19 (Ba Be); sp. eg- 21 (Cuc Phuong); sp. eg- 22 (Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 23 (Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua); sp. eg- 24 (Nam Cat Tien).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
42FE6259AF9DB42D5C1ECE9E4E489903.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Tetramorium species inhabit various habitats such as open lands, grasslands, forest edges and well-developed forests. Their nests are usually found in rotting logs, twigs, wood fragments, under stones and in soil. Workers forage mainly on the ground.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
BD804D87E8F7F2755C89BA193DED0601.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Vollenhovia is assigned to the tribe Stenammini (Bolton 2003). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
BD804D87E8F7F2755C89BA193DED0601.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus raised, laterally margined with a slight to conspicuous longitudinal carina; anteromedian portion often forming a transverse strip; an isolated median seta absent; posteromedian portion relatively narrowly inserted between frontal lobes; lateral portion of clypeus never modified into a distinct ridge or wall in front of antennal insertion; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with 6 or more teeth; antennae 11 - or 12 - segmented, with 3 - segmented club; eye always present, small to medium sized; mesosoma in lateral view long and low; promesonotum in lateral view usually not domed; promesonotal suture absent dorsally; metanotal groove weakly to slightly impressed dorsally; posterodorsal portion of propodeum with rounded corners or small teeth; propodeal lobe present as carina or low lamella; petiole nodiform; anterior peduncle short and obscure; posterodorsal margin of petiole produced posterodorsad as a rim which is distinctly (or at least a little) higher than the dorsal outline of helcium of petiole when waist segments stretched posteriad; subpetiolar process usually (but not always) developed as a large lamella; gastral shoulder absent.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
BD804D87E8F7F2755C89BA193DED0601.taxon	discussion	The worker of Vollenhovia is easily separated from those of other known Vietnamese myrmicine genera by the flattened body and the posterodorsal margin of petiole produced as a rim. Vietnamese species. Seven species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 [= sp. 40 and sp. 54 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Cuc Phuong, Sa Pa, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 2 [= sp. 34 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Sa Pa, Pu Mat, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); sp. eg- 5 [= sp. 36 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi); sp. eg- 6 (Chua Yen Tu); sp. eg- 7 [= sp. 39 of SKY: Eguchi et al., 2005] (Ba Vi, Chua Yen Tu, Cuc Phuong, Tam Dao, Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 8 (Pu Mat, Nam Cat Tien); sp. eg- 9 (Nam Cat Tien).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
BD804D87E8F7F2755C89BA193DED0601.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Vollenhovia species usually inhabit forest habitats and nest in rotting twigs, wood fragments and logs, and in spaces under the bark of logs.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BE10BD1508F09712F454F0DDC295F19.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Vombisidris is assigned to the Romblonella genus group of the tribe Formicoxenini (Bolton 2003). The worker of the single Vietnamese species has the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BE10BD1508F09712F454F0DDC295F19.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular, with round posterolateral corners; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median portion of clypeus roundly convex anteriad; median clypeal seta absent; posterior portion of clypeus broadly inserted between frontal lobes; mandible triangular; masticatory margin with 5 teeth; large apical tooth followed by two smaller teeth, then a long diastema (or very finely serrate margin) and two small basal teeth; antenna 12 - segmented, with strongly defined 3 - segmented club; eye well developed; sides of head below eye with a strong, sinuate, subocular groove; mesosoma in lateral view elongate and low; promesonotum not convex dorsad; promesonotal suture and metanotal groove absent dorsally; propodeal spine developed well; propodeal lobe roundly expanded; petiole pedunculate, with relatively low node, with a subpetiolar process on anteroventral face of peduncle; gastral shoulder weakly present; sting well developed and simple.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BE10BD1508F09712F454F0DDC295F19.taxon	discussion	The worker of Vombisidris is somewhat similar to that of Temnothorax, but in the latter the side of head below the eye lacks a subocular groove. Vietnamese species. Only one species has been found from Vietnam: sp. eg- 1 (Cuc Phuong).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
9BE10BD1508F09712F454F0DDC295F19.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. A single colony was found inside a shoot of Saraca dives Pierre (Leguminosae) (Eguchi & Bui, 2007).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E0BA3ADD3065F0FA0E1149D22AEE9764.taxon	discussion	Taxonomy. The genus Tetraponera was recently revised by Ward (2001). Workers of Vietnamese species have the following features.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E0BA3ADD3065F0FA0E1149D22AEE9764.taxon	description	Worker monomorphic; head in full-face view subrectangular, with round posterolateral corner; frontal lobe weakly developed, not expanding over torulus; frontal carina and antennal scrobe absent; median part of clypeus short anteroposteriorly, steep or vertical; posteromedian portion of clypeus not extended backwards between frontal lobes; mandible narrow, with 3 - 5 teeth on masticatory margin and 0 - 2 denticles on basal margin; antenna 12 - segmented, not forming club or gradually incrassate; eye very large, located at or a little behind midlength of sides of head; mesosoma elongated; promesonotal suture always present and flexible; metathoracic spiracle sometimes present; metanotal groove deeply impressed dorsally (but rarely present as a weak transverse furrow); propodeum unarmed; propodeal spiracle situated high on side and far forward; pretarsal claws each with a preapical tooth on inner margin; petiole, postpetiole and first gastral segment not fused laterally; postpetiole developed, in dorsal view broadly attached to first gastral segment; sting present, usually well developed.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E0BA3ADD3065F0FA0E1149D22AEE9764.taxon	discussion	Vietnamese species. Seven species have been recognized by us from Vietnam: attenuata F. Smith [= sp. eg- 1] (Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua, Pu Mat, Tay Yen Tu, Van Ban); microcarpa Wu & Wang [= sp. eg- 7] (Tay Yen Tu); modesta (F. Smith) [= sp. eg- 4] (Tay Yen Tu); nitida (F. Smith) [= sp. eg- 5] (Nui Chua, Pu Mat); pilosa (F. Smith) [= sp. eg- 6] (Nam Cat Tien); rufonigra (Jerdon) [= sp. eg- 2] (Tay Yen Tu); sp. eg- 3 [cf. allaborans (Walker)] (Nam Cat Tien, Nui Chua, Pu Mat, Van Ban).	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
E0BA3ADD3065F0FA0E1149D22AEE9764.taxon	biology_ecology	Bionomics. Vietnamese Tetraponera species are arboreal and nest in living and dead branches of standing trees. We often encountered colonies nesting in or moving from newly fallen branches.	en	Eguchi, K., Viet, B. T., Yamane, S. (2011): Generic synopsis of the Formicidae of Vietnam (Insecta: Hymenoptera), Part I - Myrmicinae and Pseudomyrmicinae. Zootaxa 2878: 1-61, URL: http://antbase.org/ants/publications/23462/23462.pdf
