Iridomyrmex

Iridomyrmex sp. is a monomorphic ant of the Dolichoderinae subfamily. A fast running ground dwelling ant, Iridomyrmex sp are generally found nesting in more arid places in this locale.

Nest chamber of Iridomyrmex sp.

Queen of Iridomyrmex sp.

See also:

Dolichoderus
Dolichoderus sp02

Philidris
Philidris sp02

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Hexapoda

Class: Insecta

Subclass: Pterygota

Infraclass: Neoptera

Order: Hymenoptera

Suborder: Apocrita

Infraorder: Aculeata

Superfamily: Vespoidea

Family: Formicidae

Subfamily: Dolichoderinae
Tribe: Dolichoderini

Genus: Iridomyrmex

Last Updated: 2016 06 06
First Posted: 2016 06 06

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