Stigmacros inermis

Identification
Heterick (2009) - The spiracular spines are more pronounced in some northern WA specimens of this ant. This is a rather large Stigmacros species. One queen in the Curtin Ant Collection measuring 5 mm.

Distribution
Occurs throughout drier areas of WA and in inland NSW.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  inermis. Stigmacros (Pseudostigmacros) inermis McAreavey, 1957: 24, figs. 76-78 (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.