Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

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Subfamily Formicinae

Genus Paratrechina

Scapes surpassing the rear margin of the head by less than half their length (Fig. a). 2 undescribed Australian species.

Nylanderia spp

Scapes surpassing the rear margin of the head by two-thirds their length or more (Fig. b). Quarantine threat, several incursions (2001-03) have been detected in Auckland and Tauranga at the ports. An eradication attempt is currently underway. P. longicornis