Monomorium fieldi

Almost as ubiquitous as Monomorium sydneyense. Probably the most common species, apart from M. sydneyense, in Perth streets and gardens (Heterick 2009).

Identification
Heterick (2009) - A small, usually hairy, dark brown ant.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia, Lord Howe Island, New Zealand, Norfolk Island.

Nomenclature

 *  fieldi. Monomorium (Martia) fieldi Forel, 1910b: 30 (w.m.) AUSTRALIA. Heterick, 2001: 402 (q.). Combination in M. (Lampromyrmex): Emery, 1922e: 184. Senior synonym of donisthorpei, fraterculus, nigrius: Heterick, 2001: 401.
 * donisthorpei. Monomorium (Mitara) donisthorpei Crawley, 1915a: 134 (w.) AUSTRALIA. Combination in M. (Lampromyrmex): Emery, 1922e: 183. Junior synonym of fieldi: Heterick, 2001: 401.
 * nigrius. Monomorium (Mitara) laeve r. nigrius Forel, 1915b: 74 (w.q.) AUSTRALIA. Junior synonym of fieldi: Heterick, 2001: 401.
 * fraterculus. Monomorium (Mitara) laeve st. fraterculus Santschi, 1919a: 328, fig. 1 (w.) AUSTRALIA. Combination in M. (Lampromyrmex): Wheeler, W.M. 1927i: 140. Raised to species: Santschi, 1928e: 467. Junior synonym of fieldi: Heterick, 2001: 401.