Stereomyrmex

This is one of the world's most infrequently encountered ants. In Australia they have been collected in pitfall traps in open woodland in extreme northern Western Australia. Essentially nothing else is known about this genus.



Worker of S. anderseni from Western Australia.

Identification
The upper surface of the mesosoma is evenly convex and lacks a metanotal groove. When viewed from above the petiole and postpetiole are very broad and about the same width as the propodeum. The unique shape of the petiole and postpetiole will allow ready recognition of these ants.

Distribution and Habitats
Australian distribution



Regional Species Lists

 * Single Australian species: Stereomyrmex anderseni