dorsum of mesosoma with sparse pubescence (Nylanderia)

The mesosomal dorsum is shiny and either lacking pubescence or has very sparse pubescence, but is never covered in dense overlapping pubescence giving it a dull appearance. Used in Antkey to separate Nylanderia flavipes, Nylanderia guatemalensis, Nylanderia terricola and Nylanderia vividula from Nylanderia bourbonica, Nylanderia fulva and Nylanderia steinheili.