A new species of the rarely collected ant genus Platythyrea Roger. 1863 closely related to Platythyrea clypeata Forel. 1911 is described and illustrated based on the worker caste under the name Platythyrea janyai sp. n. https://www.roneverhart.com/Port-Company-Long-Sleeve-Performance-Blend-Tee-PC381LS-Port-Company-PC381LS/