Description and notes
The primarily tropical genus Strumigenys Smith 1860 (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) are minute predators with a growing history of global introductions but rarely able to establish in temperate zones outside of heated infrastructures. The Australasian Strumigenys perplexa has been recently found in Guernsey in outdoor locations. You can read full details here Matt Hamer et al 2021
Distribution
Recently discovered in a few locations in Guernsey
Believed to be native to Australia and New Zealand
Identification
A tiny ant with unusual mandibles and head shape. There are photographs and a key in Hamer et al 2021
Habitat
Found in leaf-litter
Foraging behaviour
Thought to feed on tiny inverterbrates such as Collembola
Year profile last updated
2022