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Polyrhachis illaudata Polyrhachis sp. nov.

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Mak's Spiny Mountain Ants from TaiwanCurrently there is a disputeThere are at least two species that fit the description of the McManus ant. Although the photo in this article identifies the species as McManus ant, many people still refer to it as the Golden Spiny Mountain Ant, Golden Sp. etc. This species is characterized by its long, golden downy hairs, matte black abdomen, and it is only found in the middle and lower elevations of the mountainous regions.

Another species that matches the description of the McMillan ant is larger in size and more common with short golden hairs.