 Myrmica laevinodis

Myrmica laevinodis is a species of ant that closely resembles "M. kotokui", and is at times difficult to distinguish, due to variation in morphology and color in "M. kotokui".However, the unraised rugae on the posterodorsal portion of the mesonotum are usually characteristic, though some "M. kotokui" workers have this character.