Nylanderia sp. (genus)

The genus Nylanderiais (Formicidae: Formicinae) is a large, ecologically important ant genus with a nearly cosmopolitan distribution. It is currently comprised of over 130 extant species and subspecies, and two fossil species. Until recently most Nylanderia species were placed in the genus Paratrechina. Molecular phylogenic studies and a reassessment of morphological characters has led to the resurrection of Nylanderia as a valid genus. These ants live in habitats that range from deserts to rainforests and nest in leaf litter, soil, or in rotten wood. Most species are epigaeic (ground dwelling), generalist foragers. [Source: AntWiki]

Of the large number of species within the genus worldwide, seven have been collected in Australia. Of these seven, only a few are native to Australia, the others likely to be cosmopolitan "tramp" species, found in many countries, and often their original country unclear.