17. Metapone enigmatica sp.n.

(Figs 91–95)

Type locality. PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Eastern Highlands: Aiyura [6°20’S, 145°53’S] 1800m. (L.J. Gressitt, 10, 1, 1964).

Type deposition. ANIC (Type no 32-069966).

Distribution, material examined.

Gyne diagnosis. General and diagnostic features, sculpturation, pilosity and colour as illustrated and in the key to Pacific species above.

Dimensions: TL ca.: 8.8; HL: 1.73; HW (across eyes): 1.48; CI: 85; CpL: 0.68; CpI: 39; MSL: 3.00; PetL: 0.77; PetW: 0.98; PetH: 1.14; PpetL: 0.61; PpetW: 0.98; PpetH: 0.90; GW: 1.54.