Protonym: Plagiolepis silpaarchai
Authorship Phosrithong & Jaitrong, 2024: 7, figs. 4, 6-8
Forms w.
Bioregion Indomalaya
Locality THAILAND
Etymology The specific name is dedicated to Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the former Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (from July 2019 – September 2023) and his family who supported the conservation of natural resources in Thailand
Primary type information Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Thailand: Kamphaeng Phet Province, Kosamphi Nakhon District, Ban Kosomphi, Khlong Wang Chao National Park, mixed deciduous forest, 16°30'16'' N, 99°10'05'' E, 18.xi.2021 (no collector’s name). Primary type depository: THNHM. Primary type specimen: THNHM-I-27222.
Secondary type information Secondary type material: 16 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depository: THNHM. Secondary type specimens: THNHM-I-27223 to THNHM-I-27238.
Taxa belonging to this protonym
Plagiolepis silpaarchai Species Valid Original combination