Melophorus sp. (genus) (Furnace ant)

This genus of ant is very common in hot arid environments - they love the heat. There are many species - nearly 100 based on morphology and possibly many times this number based on genetics, Around the ACT there are about half a dozen species and they tend to be active during the warmer parts of the day during the warmer parts of the year. They are mainly seed eaters.

Regional distribution

Melophorus sp. (genus) is listed in the following regions:

Map distribution

Melophorus sp. (genus) has been reported at the following locations: