Protonym: Polyrhachis lao
Authorship Jaitrong & Yamane, 2023: 303, figs. 1B, 6, 10
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality LAOS
Etymology The specific epithet, lao, refers to its type locality in Laos.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Laos: Vientiane Province, Naxythong District, Sivilay Village, 18º15′′N, 102º27′E, 9.vi.2010, LA10-SKY-021 (Sk. Yamane). Primary type depository: THNHM. Primary type specimen: THNHM-I-00027051.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 13 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: 5 paratype workers with same data as holotype; 8 paratype workers with same data as holotype except from dead wood, WJT10-LAO-42 (W. Jaitrong). Secondary type depositories: SKYC, THNHM. Secondary type specimens: THNHM-I-00027052 to THNHM-I-00027062, SKY090610-1, SKY090610-2.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Polyrhachis lao Species Valid Original combination