VUl 



(NTltODUCTION. 



custom, been termed tlie metanotum or metathorax throughout 

 the descriptions in this book. The lateral visible parts of the 



Fig. iv. 



I'ia. vi. 



Vi'jr. V. 



Pig. iv. — Details, — thorax and wings of 2 of tiie Ponerincp. 

 „ V. — A. Details, — thorax and wings of § o^ the Camponotince . 



B. Details, — thorax of J of the Ponerma. 



C. Details, — thorax of ^ of the Ponerince. 



„ vi. — Details, — thorax and wings of $ of the Myrmtciva. 



thorax are Z, the propleurae ; m, the mesopleura^, often with a 

 more or less indistinct suture dividing or partially dividing tlie 



