Iridomyrmex brennani explained

Iridomyrmex brennani is a species of ant in the genus Iridomyrmex. Described recently in 2011, specimens were collected from Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia in the Kambalda district.[1]

Etymology

The species is named after Dr. Karl Brennan, who collected specimens in the Kambalda District where the species was found.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Shattuck. Brian E. Heterick & Steve. Revision of the ant genus Iridomyrmex (Hymenoptera : Formicidae). 2011. Magnolia Press. Auckland, N.Z.. 978-1-86977-676-3. 2 January 2015.