A catalogue of the species of ants found in southern India. Author Jerdon, T. C. text Madras Journal of Literature and Science 1851 17 103 127 http://antbase.org/ants/publications/4764/4764.pdf journal article 4764 43. Formica phyllophila ., N. S. Worker, length 7 - 48 th of an inch, eyes small, anterior, jaws triangular; thorax slightly furrowed posteriorly; abdominal pedicle thin, low, linear; abdomen large triangular; legs antennae rather short: colour shining brown black. This little species forms a temporary nest between two leaves usually, or sometimes in a head of flowers; it lives in small societies, and feeds entirely on vegetable secretions.