Formicidae (family)

1 Unidentified ant at ANBG

Formicidae (family) at ANBG - 7 Apr 2024
Formicidae (family) at ANBG - 7 Apr 2024
Formicidae (family) at ANBG - 7 Apr 2024
Formicidae (family) at ANBG - 7 Apr 2024
Formicidae (family) at ANBG - 7 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Formicidae (family) 10 Apr 2024 JonLewis
Unidentified 10 Apr 2024 TimL

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The sequence of images shows a winged Queen ant with two winged males attempting to mate, one successfully. The winged Queen had a White Slug Mite attached just above the connection of her left wing to her body. The mite is shown in following sighting 4565991 for the record.

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Apr 2024
Hi Tim, great set of photos. It looks like Notoncus, possibly Notoncus capitatus, but I'm not sure. Having a mite attached seems unfortunate - she must have only been out of the nest for a few hours, so it isn't a good start! Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 7 Apr 2024 12:52 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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