Nylanderia

Species of Nylanderia nest in open soil or under rocks or other objects, or in rotten wood on the ground. They can be locally abundant with nests easily found. Some species are known to forage primarily at night. They forage on the ground as well as on vegetation, feeding on a range of invertebrates as well as plant fluids such as nector and honeydew collected from Hemiptera.



Worker of Nylanderia.

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 with erect hairs. Mandibles with 6-7 teeth.

Nylanderia is most likely to be confused with Paraparatrechina or Paratrechina. It can be separated from both of these by the presence of erect hairs on the scapes and 6 or more mandibular teeth.

Distribution and Habitats
Australian distribution

Regional Species Lists

 * Australia

Keys to Species

 * Australia