Leptanillinae Subfamily

Anomalomyrma
  • PPE fused with the gaster
  • MN and PP are relatively fused into a single structure
  • Profile view, ventral part of PPE not much developed and distinct
  • Node of PPE higher and larger than PE in profile and dorsal view
  • Japan
    Anomalomyrma sp.


  • PE and PPE distinct from gaster and never fused with it
  • MN and PP are relatively fused into a single structure in profile. In dorsal view, thorax in only two distinct parts
  • Profile view, PPE with a well developed but indistinct ventral part
  • PE as height and large as PPE in profile and dorsal view (PPE ventral part not excluded)
  • Japan and France
    • Protanilla
  • PE and PPE distinct from gaster and never fused with it
  • MN and PP are two distinct structures, in both dorsal and profile view
  • Profile view, PPE with a well developed and distinct ventral part
  • PE higher but as large as PPE in profile and dorsal view (PPE ventral part included)
  • Japan