Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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JonLewis
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Hi Suzanne, Dolichoderus scabridus is very similar looking to Dolichoderus doriae, but D. doriae has spines on its shoulders which are not present in D. scabridus, and I can just see the spines in one of the photos. Cheers, Jon
Dolichoderus doriae
JonLewis
wrote:
13 Feb 2026
Sorry Mike, I can't see them well enough to ID. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
Significant sightings
- Calyptomyrmex beccarii at Crowther, NSW
- Solenopsis invicta at Karalee, QLD
- Papyrius nitidus at Latham, ACT
- Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Whitlam, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Notoncus gilberti at Acton, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Watson, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Tharwa, ACT
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