taxonID	type	description	language	source
4D0D87F2FF99FFA9FF1499B6EFF76ED4.taxon	description	Notes. We follow Bharti & Akbar (2013) and treat P. keralensis (Karmaly, et al, 2012) as a species inquirenda, thus excluding it from this key.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFA8FF1499FEE8B969CE.taxon	description	(Fig. 25)	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFA8FF1499FEE8B969CE.taxon	materials_examined	Other material examined. CHINA: Guangxi: Guilin City, Ziyuan County, Maoershan Antangping, 1442.85 m, 25.9047 ° N, 110.4669 ° E, 9. VII. 2019, Gaosong Huang leg., No. GXNU 192821 [4 workers, GXNU]; Guangxi: Guilin City, Maoershan, 29. VIII. 2019, Zhilin Chen leg., No. G 194044 [4 workers, GXNU]; Gaungxi: Guilin City, Longsheng County, Huaping Village, 1100 m, 25.0065 ° N, 109.9075 ° E, 11. VIII. 2019, Zhilin Chen leg., No. GXNU 1940078 [1 worker, GXNU]; Guangxi: Chongzuo City, Zuozhou Town, Pairu, 222 m, 22.56 ° N, 107.41 ° E, 11. VI. 2016, Zhilin Chen leg., No. G 160047 [1 worker, GXNU]; Hainan: Qiongzhong Town, Limushan, 681 m, 19.14 ° N, 109.71 ° E, 4. IV. 2016, Zhilin Chen leg., No. G 160131 [1 worker, GXNU].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFA8FF1499FEE8B969CE.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Concolorous species, whole body yellow brown. Head distinctly longer than broad, lateral margins convergent anteriorly and posteriorly, with straight posterior margin and angular posterolateral corners. Eyes reduced, maximum diameter smaller than basal funiculus, ommatidial edge ambiguous. Petiole in lateral view trapezoidal, with steep anterior and posterior margin. Head, dorsum of mesosoma and petiole with deep and coarse puncta; dorsum of first gastral segment deeply foveolate-reticulate. Workers. HL 0.60 – 0.65, HW 0.45 – 0.51, CI 75 – 80, SL 0.25 – 0.30, SI 50 – 67, ED 0.10 – 0.12, MSL 0.70 – 0.85, PW 0.32 – 0.36, PL 0.30, PH 0.38 – 0.40, DPW 0.32 – 0.34, LPI 110 – 123, DPI 106 – 113, TL 2.66 – 3.16 (n = 8). Notes. The specimens of P. ganeshaiahi from China exactly match the original description of Aswaj et al (2021), except for the following features: in full-face view head subrectangular, lateral margins convergent anteriorly and posteriorly, posterior margin straight; in lateral view, subpetiolar process of petiole rectangular, with anteroventral corner rounded and posteroventral corner obtuse-angulate, and ventral margin straight. This species is most likely to be confused with P. wighti, but is easily differentiated from the latter by antennae with 11 segments, subpetiolar process rectangular, anteroventral corner rounded and posteroventral corner obtuseangulate, body yellow brown.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFA8FF1499FEE8B969CE.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Hainan, Guangxi), India.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFB7FF149C11E9236F95.taxon	description	(Fig. 26) Holotype worker: CHINA: Guangdong: zhaoqing City, Dinghushan, 193 m, 23.1636 ° N, 112.1626 ° E, 11. VII. 2005, Yangsha Pan leg., No. GXNU 058217 [GXNU]; Paratype: same data as holotype [1 worker, GXNU].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFB7FF149C11E9236F95.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Concolorous species, whole body black. Petiole appears square in lateral view, with straight anterior and posterior margins, dorsum slightly convex. Frontal portion of head deeply foveolate-reticulate, posterior portion of head with deep puncta; dorsum of mesosoma with sparse shallow puncta, lateral portion of propodeum deeply foveolate-reticulate.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFB7FF149C11E9236F95.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype worker. HL 0.90, HW 0.83, CI 92, SL 0.45, SI 54, ED 0.22, MSL 1.30, PW 0.56, PL 0.45, PH 0.68, DPW 0.56, LPI 151, DPI 124, TL 4.70. Paratype worker. HL 0.85, HW 0.81, CI 95, SL 0.44, SI 54, ED 0.21, MSL 1.25, PW 0.55, PL 0.44, PH 0.67, DPW 0.55, LPI 152, DPI 125, TL 4.60 (n = 1). Head. Subrectangular in full-face view, longer than broad (CI 92), with convex of lateral margins and straight posterior margin, posterolateral corners rounded. lateral portion of clypeus forming rounded lobe. Frontal carina short, separate and nearly parallel; antennae with 12 segments, scapes when laid back from their insertions surpass to the posterior margin of eyes. Eyes large, ommatidia with a clear edge. Mesosoma. In lateral view, dorsal outline of mesosoma general convex, posterodorsal corner rounded, posterior edge of propodeum carinate, declivity of propodeum almost straight. In dorsal view, propodeum broader than pronotum and mesonotum. Metasoma. Petiole in lateral view, appears square, with straight anterior and posterior margins, dorsum slightly convex; subpetiolar process subrectangular, its ventral margin concave, with rounded anteroventral and psoteroventral corners. In dorsal view, petiole lateral margins convex, anterior and posterior margins straight and parllel, anterolateral corners and posterodorsal corners rounded. Abdominal segment III in lateral view subrectangular, higher than long; in dorsal view abdominal segment III subtrapezoidal, broader posteriorly, almost as long as wide; lateral margins convex. Sculpture. Frontal portion of head deeply punctate-reticulate, posterior portion of head with deep puncta; dorsum of mesosoma with sparse shallow puncta; lateral portion of propodeum, petiole and lateral margins of first gastral segment deeply punctate-reticulate, dorsum of abdominal segment III with shallow puncta, the rest of abdominal segments smooth and shiny except piligerous puncta. Pilosity. Body entirely densely covered with suberect hairs. Color. body black. Notes. This new species is very similar to P. browni and P. dohertyi, but can be separated the laters by the combination of the following characters: posterolateral corner of head angular in full-face view; posterior portion of head with deep puncta; tergite of abdominal segment III with scattered wide and shallow puncta in dorsal view.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFB7FF149C11E9236F95.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Guangdong).	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF94FFB7FF149C11E9236F95.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the black body.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8BFFB7FF149BF6E8E76AA9.taxon	description	(Figs. 27, 28)	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8BFFB7FF149BF6E8E76AA9.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype queen: CHIAN (Taiwan), " Formosa ", Suisharyo (H. Sauter) [DEI, unique specimen identifier FOCOL 0375] (AntWeb image examined). Combination in Parasyscia: Borowiec, 2016: 205.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8BFFB7FF149BF6E8E76AA9.taxon	materials_examined	Other material examined. CHINA: Guangxi: Guilin City, Ziyuan County, Maoershan Antangping, 1442.85 m, 25.9047 ° N, 110.4669 ° E, 9. VII. 2019, Gaosong Huang leg., No. GXNU 192821 [4 workers, GXNU].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8BFFB7FF149BF6E8E76AA9.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Concolorous species, whole body yellowish brown to dark yellowish brown. Eyes reduced, ommatidial edge unclear. Petiole as long as broad in dorsal view, with almost parallel margins. Head, mesosoma petiole and abdominal segment III punctate-reticulate, sculpture of abdominal segment IV from dense punctures to sparse piligerous punctures. Workers. HL 0.70 – 0.85, HW 0.60 – 0.65, CI 72 – 86, SL 0.40 – 41, SI 61 – 67, ED 0.05 – 0.06, MSL 0.96 – 1.08, PW 0.46 – 50, PL 0.40 – 0.42, PH 0.41 – 0.56, DPW 0.36 – 0.40, LPI 117 – 140, DPI 95 – 102, TL 3.66 – 4.20, (n = 4). Head. In full-face view subrectangular, longer than broad, with general convex margins and straight posterior margin, posterolateral corners obtuse-angulate. lateral portion of clypeus rounded lobe. Frontal carina short and closed. Antennae with 12 segments, scapes when laid back from their insertions surpass posterior margin of eyes. Eyes reduced, ommatidia without a clear edge. Mesosoma. In lateral view, dorsal outline of mesosoma almost straight, posterodorsal corner in lateral view obtuse-angulate, posterior edge of propodeum carinate, declivity of propodeum almost straight. In dorsal view, propodeum as broad as pronotum. Metasoma. Petiole in lateral view, appears subrectangular, with nearly straight anterior and posterior margins, dorsum convex; subpetiolar process subrectangular, its ventral margin straight. In dorsal view, lateral margins of petiole almost parallel, posterior margin almost straight. Abdominal segment III in lateral view first gastral segment square, in dorsal view abdominal segment III subtrapezoidal, broader posteriorly, broader than long; lateral margins weakly convex. Sculpture. Head, mesosoma petiole and abdominal segment III punctate-reticulate; in dorsal view, abdominal segment IV from dense punctures to sparse piligerous punctures. Pilosity. Body entirely densely covered with suberect or erect hairs. Color. Head, petiole and gaster yellow brown, mesosoma dark yellow brown. Notes. This species was described based on the winged female by Emery (1923). So far, no morphological description of the worker of this species has been reported. Through careful morphological comparison, we found that the workers of specimens (No. GXNU 192821, Fig. 28) were consistent with the morphological characteristics of the queen of P. reticulata. The worker caste of P. reticulata is described for the first time here. This species is nearly identical to P. hashimotoi in worker morphology, but the petiole is more symmetrical, with the anterodorsal corner as high as the posterodorsal corner in lateral view, and in dorsal view it is subrectangular, with lateral margins parallel.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8BFFB7FF149BF6E8E76AA9.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Taiwan, Guangxi).	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8EFFB1FF1499B7E97869B1.taxon	description	(Fig. 29) Holotype worker: CHINA: Guangxi: Guilin City, Longsheng County, Huaping Village, 949 m, 25.6039 ° N, 109.0975 ° E, 11. VIII. 2019, Chunxuan Luo leg., No. GXNU 192346 [GXNU]; Paratypes: same data as holotype [1 worker, GXNU; 1 worker, SWFU].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8EFFB1FF1499B7E97869B1.taxon	materials_examined	Other material examined. CHINA: Zhejiang: Qiangdaohu, 29. IV. 2018, Yuhao Zhao leg., GXNU 186721 [2 workers, GXNU].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8EFFB1FF1499B7E97869B1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Concolorous species, whole body yellow. Head in full-face view distinct longer than broad (CI 74 – 77), with straight posterior margin, rounded posterolateral corners; maximum diameter of eyes distinct broader than the width of apical funiculus. Subpetiolar process cuneiform, anteroventral corner angular and posteroventral corner broadly rounded. Body smooth and shiny, except sparsely shallow piligerous punctures.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8EFFB1FF1499B7E97869B1.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype worker. HL 0.68, HW 0.52, CI 76, SL 0.32, SI 61.54, ED 0.15, MSL 0.90, PW 0.40, PL 0.36, PH 0.40, DPW 0.36, LPI 111.11, DPI 100, TL 3.36. Paratype workers. HL 0 – 0.65 – 0.68, HW 0.49 – 0.52, CI 74 – 77, SL 0.32 – 0.37, SI 61 – 74, ED 0.14 – 0.15, MSL 0.86 – 0.90, PW 0.35 – 0.40, PL 0.34 – 0.36, PH 0.36 – 0.40, DPW 0.34 – 0.36, LPI 108 – 113, DPI 100 – 102 TL 2.90 – 3.36 (n = 2). Head. In full-face view subrectangular, distinctly longer than broad (CI 74 – 77), lateral margins convergent anteriorly, and posterior margin straight, posterolateral corners rounded. Anteromedial portion of clypeus concave, lateral portion of clypeus forming angular lobe. Frontal carina short, separate and nearly parallel. Antennae with 11 segments. Eyes large, maximum diameter distinct broader than the width of apical funiculus, ommatidia with a clear edge. Mesosoma. In lateral view dorsal outline of mesosoma feebly convex, pronotmespleural suture obscure, posterodorsal corner obtuse-angulate, posterior edge of propodeum carinate, declivity of propodeum straight. In dorsal view, propodeum slightly broader than pronotum and mesonotum. Metasoma. Petiole in lateral view, appears rounded, with steep anterior margin and convex posterior margin, dorsum strong convex; subpetiolar process cuneiform, anteroventral tooth sharp and posteroventral corner broadly rounded. In dorsal view, petiole lateral margins convex, anterior margin straight and carinate, anterolateral corner angular and posterodorsal corner rounded. Abdominal segment III in lateral view first gastral segment rounded, higher than long; in dorsal view abdominal segment III subtrapezoidal, broader posteriorly, broader than long; lateral margins convex. Sculpture. Body smooth and shiny, except sparsely shallow piligerous punctures. Pilosity. Body entirely and densely covered with suberect long hairs. Color. Body yellow. Notes. This species is verily similar to P. muiri, but can be separated from the latter by a combination of the following characteristics: body light yellow; in lateral view, dorsal outline of mesosoma slightly convex; in dorsal view, first gastral segment broader posteriorly.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8EFFB1FF1499B7E97869B1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Zhejiang, Guangxi).	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8EFFB1FF1499B7E97869B1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The new species is named after an excellent katydids taxonomist, Fuming Shi (Hebei University, China), who is the doctoral supervisor of the first author.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8DFFBFFF149DD2E9896E05.taxon	description	(Fig. 30) Holotype worker: CHINA: Tibet: Motuo County, Motuo Village, 1230 m, 29.3021 ° N, 95.3400 ° E, 27. VIII. 2016, Zhilin Chen leg., No. G 160428 [GXNU]; Paratypes: same data as holotype [1 worker, GXNU; 1 worker, SWFU, 1 worker, IZCAS].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8DFFBFFF149DD2E9896E05.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Bicolored species, mesosoma, petiole and first gastral segment yellow brown to dark yellow brown, head and the rest of abdominal segments dark brown to black. Head distinct longer than broad, posterior margin concave, posterolateral corners angular. Subpetiolar process subrectangular, anteroventral corner sharply angular and posteroventral corner rounded. Head with deeply puncta, dorsum of mesosoma smooth and shiny, except shallow piligerous punctures.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8DFFBFFF149DD2E9896E05.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype worker. HL 0.90, HW 0.72, CI 80, SL 0.45, SI 62.5, ED 0.15, MSL 1.15, PW 0.56, PL 0.45, PH 0.55, DPW 0.45, LPI 122, DPI 100 TL 4.25. Paratype workers. HL 0.81 – 0.93, HW 0.70 – 0.76, CI 78 – 83, SL 0.41 – 0.47, SI 58 – 63, ED 0.15 – 0.16, MSL 1.10 – 1.18, PW 0.51 – 0.58, PL 0.43 – 0.46, PH 0.54 – 0.57, DPW 0.0.43 – 0.48, LPI 120 – 1.25, DPI 100 – 103, TL 4.00 – 4.37 (n = 3). Head. In full-face view subrectangular, longer than broad, lateral margins convergent from eye-level to anterior and posterior head, and posterior margin concave, posterolateral corners angular. Anteromedial portion of clypeus concave, lateral portion of clypeus forming angular lobe. Frontal carina short, separate and nearly parallel. Antennae with 12 segments. Eyes large, maximum diameter as wide as apical funiculus, ommatidia with a clear edge. Mesosoma. In lateral view, dorsal outline of mesosoma general convex, posterodorsal corner obtuse-angulate, posterior edge of propodeum carinate, declivity of propodeum slightly concave. In dorsal view, propodeum slightly broader than pronotum and mesonotum. Metasoma. Petiole in lateral view, appears trapezoidal, with steep anterior margin and convex posterior margin, dorsum strong convex; subpetiolar process subrectangular, anteroventral tooth sharp and posteroventral corner rounded, ventral margin concave. In dorsal view, petiole lateral margins convex, anterior margin straight, anterolateral corner angular and posterodorsal corner rounded. Abdominall segment III in lateral view rounded, higher than long. In dorsal view, abdominal segment III subtrapezoidal, broader posteriorly, almost as long as wide; lateral margins convex. Sculpture. Head with deeply puncta, upper half of pronotum sparsely shallow puncta, lower half of pronotum smooth and shiny, lateral margins of propodeum with deeply puncta, petiole and lateral margins of abdominal segment III deeply punctate-reticulate, dorsum of mesosoma smooth and shiny, except shallow piligerous punctures. Pilosity. Body entirely densely covered with suberect long hairs. Color. Petiole and first gastral segment yellow brown, mesosoma dark yellow brown, head and the rest of gaster dark brown to black. Notes. This species is very similar to P. rufithorax, but can be separated from the latter by a combination of the following characteristics: posterior margin of head obviously concave and posterolateral corner clearly angular in full-face view; head with coarse punctures; eyes smaller (ED 0.15 – 0.16); posterodorsal margin of propodeum with carina.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8DFFBFFF149DD2E9896E05.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Tibet).	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF8DFFBFFF149DD2E9896E05.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet is given after the type locality (Tibet).	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF83FFBDFF149A46EB456CC1.taxon	description	(Fig. 31) Holotype worker: CHINA: Yunnan: Xishuangbanna, Mengla, 1321 m, 21.6466 ° N, 101.5247 ° E, 28. VIII. 2019, Yunchuang Xiong leg., No. GXNU 194010 [GXNU]. Paratypes: same data as holotype, No. GXNU 194022 [1 worker, GXNU; 1 worker, SWFU].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF83FFBDFF149A46EB456CC1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Bicolored; mesosoma, petiole and abdominal segment III reddish; head and rest of gastral segments black, posterior margin straight, posterolateral corners rounded, eyes large. Posterior edge of propodeum with carinate, posterior corner in lateral view obtusely angular. Head, mesosoma, petiole and abdominal segment III with deep puncta, or punctate-reticulate.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF83FFBDFF149A46EB456CC1.taxon	description	Measurements of holotype worker. HL 1.05, HW 0.90, CI 86, SL 0.63, SI 70, ED 0.18, MSL 1.35, PW 0.70, PL 0.55, PH 0.45, DPW 0.58, LPI 82, DPI 105, TL 5.08. Measurements of paratype workers. HL 0.90 – 0.97, HW 0.85 – 0.90, CI 92 – 94, SL 0.55 – 0.57, SI 63 – 64, ED 0.16 – 0.17, MSL 1.24 – 1.31, PW 0.62 – 0.66, PL 0.50 – 0.52, PH 0.62 – 0.64, DPW 0.51 – 0.53, LPI 123 – 124, DPI 102, TL 4.66 – 4.92, (n = 2). Head. in full-face view subrectangular, longer than broad (CI 86), broader posteriorly, with general convex margins and straight posterior margin, posterolateral corners rounded. lateral portion of clypeus straight, without any prominent lobe. Frontal carina short, separate and feebly convergent posteriorly. Antennae with 12 segments, scapes when laid back from their insertions surpass to the posterior margin of eyes. Eyes large (ED ≥ 0.16), ommatidia with a clear edge. Mesosoma. In lateral view, dorsal outline general convex, posterodorsal corner obtuse-angulate, posterior edge of propodeum carinate, declivity of propodeum almost straight. In dorsal view, propodeum broader than pronotum and mesonotum. Metasoma. Petiole in lateral view, petiolar node appears subrectangular, with nearly straight anterior and posterior margins, dorsum convex, anterodorsal corner angular, posterodorsal corner rounded; subpetiolar process subrectangular, ventral margin straight, or cuneiform, anteroventral corner rounded, posteroventral corner obtuse-angulate. In dorsal view, petiole lateral margins convergent anteriorly, anterior margin straight and carinate, anterolateral corners and posterodorsal corners rounded. In lateral view, first gastral segment subrectangular, higher than long. In dorsal view, first gastral segment subtrapezoidal, broader posteriorly, almost as long as wide; lateral margins weakly convex. Sculpture. Head with large puncta, mid-dorsal portion of mesosoma with sparse puncta, lower half of pronotum smooth and shiny, propodeum punctate, petiole and puncta deeply punctate-reticulate; rest of abdominal segment mostly smooth and shiny, with sparse piligerous punctures. Pilosity. Body entirely densely covered with suberect or erect hairs. Color. Mesosoma, petiole and abdominal segment III reddish brown, head and rest of gastral segments black.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF83FFBDFF149A46EB456CC1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan). Notes. P. wilsoni sp. nov. is very closed to P. aitkenii, but can be easily distinguished from the latter by the posterodorsal corner of propodeum angular, and the angle between the dorsum and the declivity of propodeum about 110 °; mesosoma and petiole with deep punctures. whereas P. aitkenii posterodorsal corner of propodeum is rounded, the angle between the dorsum and the declivity of propodeum about 130 °; mesosoma and petiole with shallow punctures.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF83FFBDFF149A46EB456CC1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet is dedicated to the renowned scientist Edward O. Wilson from Harvard University, in honour of his outstanding contribution in the fields of myrmecology, sociobiology, biodiversity, and conservation.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF81FFBDFF149B02E8B26A15.taxon	description	(Fig. 32) Holotype worker: CHINA: Tibet: Motuo County, Motuo Village, 1230 m, 29.3000 ° N, 95.3400 ° E, 27. VIII. 2016, Zhilin Chen leg., No. G 160366 [GXNU]; Paratypes: same data as holotype [1 worker, GXNU; 1 worker, SWFU, 1 worker, IZCAS].	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF81FFBDFF149B02E8B26A15.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Concolorous species, whole body reddish brown. lateral margins of head distinctly convergent anteriorly, with angular posterolateral corners; maximum diameter of eye equal to width of apical funiculus. Petiole appears square in lateral view, 1.5 times broader than long in dorsal view.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF81FFBDFF149B02E8B26A15.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype worker. HL 0.55, HW 0.42, CI 76.36, SL 0.50, SI 119.05, ED 0.15, MSL 1.01, PW 0.54, PL 0.40, PH 0.60, DPW 0.55, LPI 150, DPI 138, TL 3.87. Paratype workers. HL 0.52 – 0.56, HW 0.41 – 0.45, CI 73 – 79, SL 0.50 – 0.53, SI 118 – 123, ED 0.15 – 0.16, MSL 1.00 – 1.11, PW 0.520.55, PL 0.40 – 0.43, PH 0.58 – 0.61, DPW 0.54 – 0.60, LPI 148 – 154, DPI 136 – 140, TL 3.70 – 3.91 (n = 3). Head. In full-face view subrectangular, longer than broad, lateral margins distinctly convergent anteriorly, and posterior margin almost straight and slight concave medially, posterolateral corners angular. Anteromedial portion of clypeus concave, lateral portion of clypeus forming angular lobe. Frontal carina short, separate and nearly parallel; antennae with 11 segments. Eyes large, maximum diameter equal to width of apical funiculus, ommatidial edge clear. Mesosoma. In lateral view, dorsal outline of mesosoma convex, posterodorsal corner obtuse-angulate, posterior edge of propodeum carinate, declivity of propodeum concave. In dorsal view, propodeum lightly broader than pronotum and mesonotum. Metasoma. Petiole in lateral view, appears square, with steep anterior and posterior margin, dorsum slightly convex; subpetiolar process rectangular, posteroventral corner obtuse-angulate. In dorsal view, petiole lateral margins convex, anterior margin and posterior margin straight, and carinate; anterolateral corner angular and posterodorsal corner rounded. In lateral view, abdominal segment III rectangular, higher than long. In dorsal view, abdominal segment III subtrapezoidal, broader posteriorly, broader than long; lateral margins slightly convex. Sculpture. Median portion of head with abundant punctures, peripheral portion sparse punctures, diameter of puncture as broader as two time than ommatidia; mesosoma sparse piligerous punctures; petiole and abdominal segment III with deep and coarse puncta; the rest of abdominal segments smooth and shiny except sparsely shallow piligerous. Pilosity. Body entirely densely covered with suberect long hairs. Color. Body reddish brown. Notes. The new species is similar to P. rifati, but is easily differentiated from the latter by a combination of the following characteristics: body reddish brown, punctures of head large, their maximum diameter almost 2 times more than the ommatidia of eyes; declivity of propodeum concave.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF81FFBDFF149B02E8B26A15.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Tibet).	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
4D0D87F2FF81FFBDFF149B02E8B26A15.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The new species is named in honor of Zhenghui Xu (Southwest Forestry University, China) for his outstanding contributions to the ant fauna of China.	en	Chen, Zhilin, Liang, Cuijun, Du, Congcong (2022): Revision of Chinese species of the ant genus Parasyscia Emery, 1882 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Dorylinae). Zootaxa 5196 (3): 301-330, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5196.3.1
