Paraparatrechina

Paraparatrechina is widespread in forested areas from mallee to rainforest. They nest in soil (normally under cover) and in rotten wood on the ground. Foragers are encountered on the ground, on low vegetation and in leaf litter samples.



Worker of Paraparatrechina from Queensland.

Identification
Upper surface of the head and body with pairs of large, stout, dark hairs. Node of petiole strongly inclined forward and with the anterior face much shorter than the posterior face. Scapes lacking erect hairs. Mandibles with 5 teeth. Erect hairs (1 pair) present on propodeum. Erect hairs on front of head forming 6-7 distinct pairs. Legs lacking erect hairs.

Paraparatrechina is most often confused with Nylanderia and Paratrechina. It can be separated from Nylanderia by the lack of erect hairs on the scapes and in having only 5 mandibular teeth (6 or 7 teeth are present in Nylanderia); separation from Paratrechina is based on the lack of erect hairs on the propodeum and legs.

Distribution and Habitats
Australian distribution

Regional Species Lists

 * Australia

Keys to Species

 * Australia