Iridomyrmex suchieroides explained

Iridomyrmex suchieroides is a species of ant in the genus Iridomyrmex. The ant was described by Heterick and Shattuck in 2011, and is endemic to almost all of Australia except for Tasmania.[1]

Etymology

The name derives from the Greek Language, which oides translates to 'like', plus suchieri.[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. 5 January 2015.