''Liometopum sinense'' is a species of ant in the genus ''

Liometopum ''Liometopum'' is a genus of ants that belongs to the subfamily Dolichoderinae, found in North America, Europe and Asia. Caterpillars of certain butterfly species have a symbiotic relationship with ''Liometopum'' ants. They produce secretions t ...

''. Described by

William Morton Wheeler William Morton Wheeler (March 19, 1865 – April 19, 1937) was an American entomologist, myrmecologist and Harvard professor. Biography Early life and education William Morton Wheeler was born on March 19, 1865, to parents Julius Morton Wheeler ...

in 1921, the species is endemic to

China China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and ...

.Wheeler, W. M. 1921c. Chinese ants. ''Bull. Mus. Comp. Zool.'' 64: 529-547 (page 540, worker described)

References

Dolichoderinae Insects described in 1921 Hymenoptera of Europe Hymenoptera of Asia {{Dolichoderinae-stub