Anonychomyrma nitidiceps

Anonychomyrma nitidiceps is a large-headed arboreal species with a dome-shaped mesonotum, which forages on the ground near standing trees or fallen wood. If disturbed, this species emits an odour plume that can easily be detected several metres away. Anonychomyrma nitidiceps is found in a range of woodland types in south-western Western Australia (Heterick, 2009).

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  nitidiceps. Iridomyrmex nitidiceps André, 1896b: 258 (w.) AUSTRALIA. Forel, 1907h: 292 (m.). Combination in Anonychomyrma: Shattuck, 1992a: 14. Subspecies of itinerans: Forel, 1902h: 472; Emery, 1911d: 25. Revived status as species: Taylor & Brown, D.R. 1985: 101. See also: Shattuck, 1994: 7.