Melophorus potteri

Described from Victoria, where these ants are known to prey on termites (McAreavey 1947). Records from the SWBP have come from Eneabba, Kellerberrin and West Arthur in the central wheatbelt, but the ant appears to be more common north of the SWBP. (Heterick 2009)

Identification
Heterick (2009) - These ants are rather stocky and compact, and have an exceptionally large propodeal spiracle.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  potteri. Melophorus potteri McAreavey, 1947: 25, fig. 1 (s.w.q.) AUSTRALIA.