Monomorium niloticum

In Oman this species was found nesting under a rock with several unidentified silverfish (Thysanura) in nest galleries. Several workers were observed foraging on the ground. (Sharaf et al 2018)

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Afrotropical Region: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Palaearctic Region: Egypt, Israel, Oman.

Nomenclature

 *  niloticum. Monomorium niloticum Emery, 1881b: 533 (w.) EGYPT. Combination in M. (Xeromyrmex): Emery, 1922e: 179. Subspecies of venustum: Forel, 1910a: 6; Wheeler, W.M. & Mann, 1916: 170; Stitz, 1917: 346; Finzi, 1936: 175. Revived status as species: Santschi, 1936a: 37. See also: Collingwood & Agosti, 1996: 352. Current subspecies: nominal plus gracilicorne, niloticoides.