Insects
Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Sighting 4210054

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Hackett, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 19 May 2019
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 23 May 2019 JonLewis
Unidentified 23 May 2019 TimL

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Many winged ants emerging from a nest beneath one of the walking track steps.

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Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Watson, ACT - 20 Jan 2024 by JohnBundock
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Majura, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by JediNME
Callidemum hypochalceum (Hop-bush leaf beetle) at Majura, ACT - 12 Apr 2023 by RobG1
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Watson, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Louisab
Goodenia hederacea (Ivy Goodenia) at Hackett, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hackett, ACT - 15 May 2017 by Qwerty
Nearcha ursaria (Common Nearcha) at Hackett, ACT - 12 May 2017 by Qwerty
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Hackett, ACT - 4 May 2017 by MattM
Senecio bathurstianus (Rough Fireweed) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Oct 2016 by waltraud
Cheilanthes sp. (Rock Fern) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Oct 2016 by waltraud
Brachyscome diversifolia var. diversifolia (Large-headed Daisy) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Oct 2016 by waltraud
Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Hackett, ACT - 31 Jul 2016 by AaronClausen
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Hackett, ACT - 31 Jul 2016 by AaronClausen
Brachyscome diversifolia var. diversifolia (Large-headed Daisy) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Sep 2014 by AaronClausen
Stellaria pungens (Prickly Starwort) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Sep 2014 by AaronClausen
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Jun 2014 by AaronClausen

Location information

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 19 May 2019 01:45 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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
  • External link More information

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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