Protonym: Proceratium crassopetiolum
Authorship Gu et al., 2025: 14, fig. 18
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality CHINA (Guangxi)
Etymology The species name crassopetiolum comes from the Latin word crassus, meaning “thick”, and the Greek word petiolum, meaning “petiole”. The name highlights the species’ most distinguishing feature: a petiole that is unusually thick and stout. This characteristic is the key to its identification and inspired the choice of name.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: China: Guangxi, Gaozhai village, 25.9194° N, 110.4689° E, 1560 m., 12.viii.2021 (Zhilin Chen). Primary type depository: GXNU. Primary type specimen: GXNU209784.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 6 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: GXNU.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Proceratium crassopetiolum Species Valid Original combination