Camponotus woodroffeensis

The types were collected from Spinifex (presumably Triodia) near a rocky creek.

Identification
McArthur (2008) - A member of the C. claripes minimus group (McArthur 2007a). In the minor worker (in front view) its head sides are convex whereas in Camponotus minimus they are nearly straight, its eyes are very large.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Australasian Region: Australia.

Nomenclature

 *  woodroffeensis. Camponotus woodroffeensis McArthur, 2008: 126, figs. (w.) AUSTRALIA.

Worker
Measurements: HL = 1.18HW + 0.07 (R2 = 0.98, n = 7); PW = 0.59HW + 0.21 (R2 = 0.98, n = 7); CW = 0.50HW - 0.14 (R2 = 0.96, n = 7).

Major: Mesosoma: pronotum convex more so anteriorly; mesonotum feebly convex; metanotum a shallow wide trough; propodeum dorsum feebly convex; angle well rounded, 135°; declivity concave below; ratio propodeal dorsum / declivity about 1; mesosoma with < 10 long erect setae, flat-lying short setae sparse; side of mesonotum and propodeum finely reticulate. Node: anterior and posterior surface mostly flat; summit sharp. Appendages: tibiae, with short setae raised to about 5°, rows of about 5 spines on inside surface; scapes with short setae raised to about 5°, more distinct apically. Head: underside in lateral view without long erect setae; sides straight near parallel but tapering feebly to the front; vertex straight, swollen; frontal carinae wide, about = HW/3; maximum head width occurs at eye centres; clypeus anterior margin projecting, two blunt teeth forming corners with a deep concavity between. Colour: dark brown, limbs lighter.

Minor: Mesosoma: dorsum evenly convex, angle well rounded 150°; declivity mostly straight; ratio propodeal dorsum / declivity about 2; mesosoma with < 10 long erect setae; flat-lying short setae sparse; integument on side of mesonotum and propodeum finely reticulate. Node: anterior and posterior surface mostly flat; summit sharp. Appendages: tibiae with short setae raised to about 5°, rows of about 5 spines on inside; scapes with short setae raised to about 5°, more distinct apically. Head: underside in lateral view without erect setae; sides straight tapering feebly to the front; vertex convex; frontal carinae < HW/3; maximum head width posterior to eye centres; clypeus anterior margin projecting, wide, convex. Colour: brownish yellow, gaster darker, legs lighter.

Type Material
Holotype: One minor worker pinned in “S. Aust. Mt. Woodroffe 26°18’S 132°15’E 1000m in Spinifex near rocky creek 6/09/1973 B. B. Lowery”. Paratypes: One minor worker with same data pinned in.



Etymology
Named after Mount Woodroffe in the north of South Australia from where the ant was collected by Rev. B. B. Lowery SJ, now deceased.