Iridomyrmex mirabilis
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Family: | Formicidae
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Species: | I. mirabilis
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Iridomyrmex mirabilis Heterick & Shattuck, 2011
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Iridomyrmex mirabilis is a species of ant in the genus Iridomyrmex. Described by Heterick and Shattuck in 2011, the ant is endemic to Australia.[1]
Etymology[]
The name derives from the Latin language, which translates as 'wonderful', which is in reference to how unique the species looks in comparison to other Iridomyrmex ants.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Shattuck, Brian E. Heterick & Steve (2011). Revision of the ant genus Iridomyrmex (Hymenoptera : Formicidae) (PDF). Auckland, N.Z.: Magnolia Press. ISBN 978-1-86977-676-3. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
Categories:
- Iridomyrmex
- Hymenoptera of Australia
- Insects described in 2011
- Iridomyrmex stubs