Monomorium stictonotum

Abundant in many arid and semi-arid habitats, this ant has been found in mallee, various vegetation types that are quite open (heathland, shrub, etc.) and dunes.

Identification
Heterick (2009) - Monomorium aithoderum, Monomorium nanum and Monomorium stictonotum are minute, nondescript orange or brownish species of very similar appearance that make up much of the Monomorium biomass in drier areas of southern Australia.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  stictonotum. Monomorium stictonotum Heterick, 2001: 415, figs. 32, 124, 142 (w.) AUSTRALIA.