title: First description of the worker caste of Nylanderiasmythiesii (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
abstract: The hitherto unknown worker caste of Nylanderiasmythiesii (Forel, 1894) is described for the first time. Sexuals are redescribed and photomontage images of all castes are provided. A key is presented to separate the six Indian species of Nylanderia. Previously described Nylanderiaassimilis (Jerdon, 1851) is considered a species inquirenda.
authors.affiliation: Punjabi University, Patiala, India.
authors.forename: Aijaz Ahmad
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Wachkoo
authors.affiliation: Punjabi University, Patiala, India.
authors.forename: Himender
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bharti
keywords: Formicinae; Himalaya; ants; key; species inquirenda; taxonomy