Polyrhachis garbhangaensis: Assamese Spiny Ant

Category: Environment & Biodiversity

  • Polyrhachis garbhangaensis is a recently described ant species.
  • It was discovered in the Garbhanga Reserve Forest near Guwahati, Assam.
  • It belongs to the mucronata group of spiny ants.
  • The species is notable for its bright yellow-orange abdomen and body spines.
  • It represents the importance of Northeast India as a biodiversity-rich region.
  • It is reportedly only the third species of the mucronata group recorded in India.
  • UPSC Focus: Assam biodiversity, taxonomy, insect diversity, Northeast India.