Huberia brounii
Huberia brounii is a species of ant in the genus "Huberia", endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy. "Huberia brounii" was described in 1895 by Auguste Forel from a single queen collected in Rotorua. Etymology. The species name "brounii" refers to Thomas Broun who collected the holotype. Distribution and habitat. "Huberia brounii" is endemic to New Zealand. The species is widespread throughout both the North Island and the South Island in native forests. Like "Huberia striata", it likely has a preference for "Nothofagus" dominated forests.