Iridomyrmex mjobergi

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Iridomyrmex mjobergi
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Formicidae
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I. mjobergi
Binomial name
Iridomyrmex mjobergi
Forel, 1915

Iridomyrmex mjobergi is a species of ant in the genus Iridomyrmex. Described by Forel in 1915, the species is among the most common of the genus, endemic to all states and territories in Australia, and even extends into New Guinea.[1][2] Workers are not usually aggressive, and they have been observed foraging for foods like nectar and honeydew.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Forel, A. 1915b. Results of Dr. E. Mjöbergs Swedish Scientific Expeditions to Australia 1910-13. 2. Ameisen. Ark. Zool. 9(1 16: 1-119 (page 77, worker described)
  2. ^ Jump up to: 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.


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