Iridomyrmex splendens

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Iridomyrmex splendens
Shattuck 49701-final, ANIC32-053385, Iridomyrmex splendens, near Hall, ACT (3918380188) (2).jpg
Scientific classification
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Formicidae
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I. splendens
Binomial name
Iridomyrmex splendens
Forel, 1907
Synonyms
  • Iridomyrmex vicina Clark, 1934

Iridomyrmex splendens is a species of ant in the genus Iridomyrmex. Described by Forel in 1907, the ant is mainly distributed in the southern regions of Australia, commonly found in dry sclerophyll woodland, and nests are found under logs.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ 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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