Australian ant (Nothomyrmecia macrops)
Threats
This species has a restricted distribution, and is known only from a small number of sites. Nothomyrmecia is closely associated with eucalyptus trees and is therefore extremely vulnerable to their removal or damage by fire. An underground telephone line was installed at the famous rediscovery site near Poochera, and this led to the almost complete destruction of the then only known population (5).
Conservation
No conservation measures are currently in place.
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