Protonym: Proceratium digitospinum
Authorship Gu et al., 2025: 16, fig. 19
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality CHINA (Guangxi)
Etymology The specific epithet digitospinum is a Latin compound adjective derived from digitus (finger) + spina (spine), referring to the distinctive digitiform (finger‑like) propodeal spines that characterize this species. This name highlights the diagnostic morphological feature wherein the propodeal projections are elongated and rounded at the apex, contrasting sharply with the acutely triangular spines of closely related congeners.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: China: Guangxi, Huaping village, 25.2935° N, 110.1656° E, 160 m, 12.vii.2023 (Zhilin Chen). Primary type depository: GXNU. Primary type specimen: GXNU238761.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 5 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: GXNU.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Proceratium digitospinum Species Valid Original combination