Revision of the ant genus Proceratium Roger (Hymenoptera, Proceratiinae) in Fiji

• DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.475.8761
• Publication Date: 2015-01-22T15:36:59Z
• Authors: Francisco Hita Ga...; Eli M. Sarnat; Evan P. Economo
• Keywords: Archipelago; Identification key; Endemism

The Fiji archipelago harbours a surprisingly diverse and endemic ant fauna, despite its isolated remote location in the South Pacific. genus Proceratium is present on with three species, of which P. oceanicum De Andrade, 2003 relictum Mann, 1921 were previously known. In this study we describe third species: vinaka sp. n. All species are members widespread species-rich silaceum clade. order to integrate new into current taxonomic system, an illustrated identification key worker caste Fijian species. addition, provide detailed description vinaka, as well accounts for other two include diagnoses, discussions, specimen photographs, distribution map.