Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at O'Connor, ACT

Formicidae (family) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Formicidae (family) 4 Oct 2023 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 4 Oct 2023 ConBoekel

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   4 Oct 2023
Hi Con, you are probably right, but I can't confirm the ID from this photo. Cheers, Jon
ConBoekel wrote:
   4 Oct 2023
No worries. Thanks, Jon.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Oct 2023 10:02 AM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

Additional information

  • Diuris, probably nigromontana Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

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