Protonym: Myopias paratenuis
Authorship Rahayu et al., 2025: 281, fig. 1
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality INDONESIA (Sumatra)
Etymology The specific name is derived from the Latin prefix of Classical Greek origin, para-, and the specific epithet of Myopias tenuis, reflecting the close relationship of the new species to it.
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Indonesia: West Sumatra Province, Agam, Tanjung Raya, Maninjau, Sarasah Gasang waterfall, 0°18’22.86’’S, 100°13’45.048’’E, 511 m, 25.vi.2021, disturbed forest near river, colony code: GSG-25vi2021A (R. Satria). Primary type depository: MZB. Primary type specimen: SEMUT25xi23A.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 5 paratype workers. Secondary type localities: 2 paratype workers with same data as holotype; 2 paratype workers Indonesia: West Sumatra Province, Kota Padang, Indarung, near Bukit Barisan, 24.ix.2023 (M. Gusti); 1 paratype worker Kota Padang, Pauh, Limau Manis, Sarasah Uwak waterfall, 0°54’47.7’’S, 100°28’54.8’’E, 380 m, 7.viii.2021, near river (R. Satria). Secondary type depository: UNPC.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Myopias paratenuis Species Valid Original combination