author(s)
Shereen Saleem, Siji JV and Manoj Kripakaran

abstract
The paper reports a new record of ant species, Lepisiota integra, from Western Ghats, Peninsular India. These small to medium-sized ants are typically reddish-brown and are known for their agile movements and ability to form large colonies. The occurrence of Lepisiota integra in the coastal area of Shankumugham, which is in stark contrast to its previously reported habitats can be indicative of ecological and biogeographical implications like range expansion, climate change or other ecological indications.