J_Ant : Brachyponera [01]

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Japanese Ant Identification Key:[F107-01]

Key of Brachyponera [01]

Key Process: Brachyponera/

Brachyponera chinensis Brachyponera sp. 2

Antennal scapes each exceeding posterior margin of head by the length of second antennal segment (Fig. 3.32a); lateral surface of propodeum more or less sculptured and opaque (Fig. 3.33a) Antennal scapes exceeding posterior margin of head by less than the length of second antennal segment (Fig. 3.32b); lateral surface of propodeum smooth and shinning, without sculpture (Fig. 3.33b)

Brachyponera chinensis	Brachyponera sp. 2
Antennal scapes each exceeding posterior margin of head by the length of second antennal segment (Fig. 3.32a); lateral surface of propodeum more or less sculptured and opaque (Fig. 3.33a)	Antennal scapes exceeding posterior margin of head by less than the length of second antennal segment (Fig. 3.32b); lateral surface of propodeum smooth and shinning, without sculpture (Fig. 3.33b)