Podomyrma macrophthalma

Podomyrma macrophthalma is occasionally seen in suburban Perth on trees or wooden fence-lines (Heterick 2009).

Identification
Heterick (2009) – A very small Crematogaster -like species usually lacking spines or denticles on the node. One specimen, taken by DEC researchers from the Nuyts Wilderness Area, near Walpole, and referred tentatively to this species, is slightly aberrant and has small, lateral teeth on the node. The propodeal angles in this ant are unarmed (normally small denticles are present).

Distribution
WA, NSW.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  macrophthalma. Podomyrma macrophthalma Viehmeyer, 1925a: 25 (w.) AUSTRALIA.

References based on Global Ant Biodiversity Informatics

 * Taylor R. W. 1987. A checklist of the ants of Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) Division of Entomology Report 41: 1-92.