Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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Discussion
JonLewis
wrote:
16 Mar 2026
Hi Hejor1, sorry about the slow ID. Even though it has a chimney-shaped nest entrance like that the one Camponotus intrepidus makes, the only ant we can see clearly is Camponotus suffusus. I have seen other Camponotus suffusus nests like this in some other reports of this species, but it is a little unusual. Cheers, Jon
Camponotus suffusus
JonLewis
wrote:
12 Mar 2026
A freshly mated queen looking for a place to build a nest.
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)
JonLewis
wrote:
11 Mar 2026
Sorry CathB, a cute ant but can't see it well enough. Possibly a Stigmacros. 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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