First description of the sexuals ofCamponotus opaciventrisMayr, 1879 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae), with notes on distribution in Western Himalaya.
BACKGROUND
The taxonomy ofCamponotusants in India is mostly based on the worker caste, described in about 96% of the known species (AntWeb 2016). However, nearly 48% of these ant species are only known from workers, with no record of sexual forms. To improve knowledge of IndianCamponotus, we here describe sexuals ofCamponotus opaciventrisMayr 1879.


CONCLUSIONS
The hitherto unknown sexuals ofCamponotus opaciventrisMayr 1879 are described for the first time. Workers are redescribed and distribution of this ant species in Indian Western Himalaya is herewith detailed.
University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
Aijaz Ahmad
AA
Wachkoo
Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, India.
Shahid Ali
SA
Akbar
Ants; Himalaya; distribution; redescription; taxonomy.