A new species of Crematogaster Lund, 1831 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Iran with an identification key to Iranian Crematogaster species

Mohammad Reza Mohseni*, Alexander Mikheyev

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    Abstract

    A new species of Crematogaster Lund, 1831, Crematogaster gypsophila Mohseni, sp. nov., is described based on museum and worker specimens from Iran collected in 2022. Crematogaster gypsophila appears to be well-adapted to gypseous soils. It was found only at one site, a gypsum arid dryland covered with sparse but diverse vegetation, suggesting it may have a narrow niche breadth. Additionally, we present a synoptic list and an identification key to the Iranian Crematogaster species.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)484-492
    Number of pages9
    JournalJournal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity
    Volume16
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2023

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