First Confirmed Record of Aenictus piercei Wheeler and Chapman 1930, and a New Record of Aenictus hodgsoni Forel 1901, from Mainland India

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https://doi.org/10.51963/jers.v27i3.2897

Abstract

From India, Aenictus piercei Wheeler and Chapman, 1930 was first reported by Wilson (1964). However, one of the key diagnostic characteristics of this species, anterior clypeal margin dentition, shows marked discrepancy with the non-type redescription by Jaitrong and Yamane (2012). As a result, the previous record of A. piercei from Himachal Pradesh appears to be dubious. In this study, we report Aenictus piercei from Karnataka, India, resolving previous uncertainties about its occurrence in the country. Additionally, we report Aenictus hodgsoni Forel, 1901 for the first time from the Eastern Ghats of India, thereby expanding its known distribution range to mainland India.

Author Biographies

  • Sahanashree Ramakrishnaiah, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment

    Insect Biosystematics and Conservation Laboratory, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bengaluru, 560064, Karnataka, India

  • Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment

    Insect Biosystematics and Conservation Laboratory, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur Post, Bengaluru, 560064, Karnataka, India. 

  • Aniruddha Datta-Roy, National Institute of Science Education and Research

    School of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research, An OCC of Homi Bhabha National Institute, Khordha, Jatni, 752050, Odisha, India.

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Published

01.12.2025

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Vol. 27 No. 3 (2025): Journal of the Entomological Research Society

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Journal of the Entomological Research Society

How to Cite

First Confirmed Record of Aenictus piercei Wheeler and Chapman 1930, and a New Record of Aenictus hodgsoni Forel 1901, from Mainland India. (2025). Journal of the Entomological Research Society, 27(3), 445-453. https://doi.org/10.51963/jers.v27i3.2897