Nebothriomyrmex majeri

The only species in the genus, the types (workers only) were collected in a pitfall trap. Nothing is known about the biology of this ant.

Identification
Worker. Palpal index 6:4. Eyes small (with about 20 facets), situated near antennal sockets; simple ocelli absent. Antennae 12-segmented. Mandibules with 4 or 5 small teeth. Median hypostoma developed, without emargination. Metanotal depression deep. Main surface of propodeum situated distinctly below mesonotum. (Dubovikov 2004)

Distribution
Southwestern Australia.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Castes
Only known from workers.

Nomenclature

 *  majeri. Nebothriomyrmex majeri Dubovikov, 2004a: 523 (w.) AUSTRALIA.

Worker
Body yellow, abdomen slightly darker. Erect hairs present on the clypeus (2 chaetae directed forwards in middle part and 2, directed downwards at anterior margin) and abdomen (tergites II and III with sparse chaetae, tergite IV with about 7 chaetae). Recumbent pubescence of body delicate, consisting of dense fine short hairs. Eyes situated in lower part of head. Scape short, far not reaching occipital margin of head. Clypeus slightly depressed in middle. Main surface of propodeum convex; sloping surface flat, not concave. Sacle fine, smoothly rounded upwards.

Length of body: 1.5-1.9 mm. CI = 85-89 (89), SI = 65-68 (65).

Etymology
The species is named for Prof. J. Majer, curator of the collection of ants in CUTP.