Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Forde, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Forde, ACT - 22 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 26 Feb 2019 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 23 Feb 2019 AlisonMilton

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Tending caterpillars

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   27 Feb 2019
Hi Alison, were these ants around 3 mm long? Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   27 Feb 2019
I get really confused with mm as opposed to inches, but I think yes.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 22 Feb 2019 10:46 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia Associated plant

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 796m Recorded at altitude
  • 210 images trained Machine learning
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