Heteroponera trachypyx

Identification
Heteroponera trachypyx is less darkly colored and sculptured than the other H. ecarinata-group species. Head and mesosoma more-or-less uniformly medium-dark brown, the gaster, mandibles, antennae and legs a shade lighter. Coloration overall similar to the sympatric species Heteroponera rhodopygea and Heteroponera viviennae. Propodeal declivity shining, microsculpture distinct to vestigial, with very fine radial microstriae.

Identification Keys including this Taxon

 * Key to Australian Heteroponera Species

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  trachypyx. Heteroponera trachypyx Taylor, 2015: 174, figs. 42-45 (w.) AUSTRALIA.