Ant key 35 » Manaaki Whenua

Subfamily Ponerinae

Lower surface of the petiole (sub-petiole process) with a sharp angle to the rear and a translucent thin spot towards the front, when viewed from the side (Fig. a). Rarely collected, and only from forest litter.	Ponera leae
Lower surface of the petiole a simple rounded lobe when viewed from the side (Fig. b). Collected in a variety of locations.	36

Fig a. [Ponera leae] lower surface of petiole marked with an arrow. Image: April Nobile (Specimen: CASENT0172337). www.antweb.org Image — Fig a. Ponera leae lower surface of petiole marked with an arrow. Image: April Nobile (Specimen: CASENT0172337). www.antweb.org

Fig. b [Hypoponera punctatissima] lower surface of petiole marked with an arrow. Image: April Nobile (Specimen: CASENT0005437). www.antweb.org Image — Fig. b Hypoponera punctatissima lower surface of petiole marked with an arrow. Image: April Nobile (Specimen: CASENT0005437). www.antweb.org

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