Species Iridomyrmex bigi Shattuck, 1993
- Iridomyrmex bigi Shattuck, S.O. 1993. Revision of the Iridomyrmex purpureus species-group (Hymenoptera : Formicidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 7: 113-149 [119].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC worker (type no. 7969), Northern Territory, Henbury Crater, 24°35'S, 133°09'E. - Iridomyrmex variscapus Shattuck, S.O. 1993. Revision of the Iridomyrmex purpureus species-group (Hymenoptera : Formicidae). Invertebrate Taxonomy 7: 113-149 [141].
Type data:
Holotype ANIC worker (type no. 7976), Queensland, Sandringham [c. 24°03'S, 139°04'E].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Heterick, B.E. & Shattuck, S.O. 2011. Revision of the ant genus Iridomyrmex (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Zootaxa 2845: 1-174 [51]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
IBRA
NSW, NT, Qld, WA: Channel Country (CHC), Finke (FIN), Gulf Plains (GUP), Mitchell Grass Downs (MGD), Mount Isa Inlier (MII), Murchison (MUR), Simpson Strzelecki Dunefields (SSD)
Ecological Descriptors
Omnivore.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2015 | FORMICIDAE | 10-Jun-2014 | MODIFIED | Dr Federica Turco (QM) |
| 07-Aug-2012 | 25-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 07-Aug-2012 | 15-Sep-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 07-Aug-2012 | 07-Oct-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 07-Aug-2012 | 22-Jun-2010 | MODIFIED | ||
| 25-May-2010 | MODIFIED |