''Dolichoderus nigricornis'' is a species of ant in the genus '' Dolichoderus''. Described by

John S. Clark John S. Clark (21 March 1885 – 1 June 1956) was a Scottish-born Australian entomologist and myrmecologist known for his study of Australian ants. Born in Glasgow, he developed an interest in entomology at a young age. Clark first arrived ...

in 1930, the species is endemic to

Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...

and is widespread, and known from dry sclerophyll woodland and forages on trees. Their nests can be found in soil, typically under rocks.

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nigricornis Hymenoptera of Australia Insects described in 1930 {{Dolichoderus-stub