Protonym: Proceratium spinosubum
Authorship Gu et al., 2025: 34, fig. 30
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality CHINA (Hainan)
Etymology The specific epithet spinosubum is a Latin compound derived from spina (spine) and subum (beneath), referring to the diagnostic spiniform subpetiolar process that distinguishes this species from its congeners.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: China: Hainan, Tongguling, 19.6712° N, 111.0171° E, 277 m, 10.iv.2024 (Zhilin Chen). Primary type depository: GXNU. Primary type specimen: GXNU240025.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 4 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: GXNU.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Proceratium spinosubum Species Valid Original combination