Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 6 Sep 2019 JonLewis
Unidentified 5 Sep 2019 galah681

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Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AndyRussell
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by galah681
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by Untidy
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Smyriodes (genus) (A Geometer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by galah681
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Sep 2023 by galah681
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by galah681
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Tapeigaster sp. (genus) (Fungus fly, Heteromyzid fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by Harrisi
Acacia terminalis (Sunshine Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Leptocybe invasa (Eucalyptus Stem Gall Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by AndyRussell
Austracris guttulosa (Spur-throated Locust) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2023 by AndyRussell
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by galah681
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Untidy
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Polypogon monspeliensis (Annual Beard Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Carex tereticaulis (Poongort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by galah681
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by galah681
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by galah681
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Christine
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea sp. (A Bush Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea pedunculata (Matted Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Daviesia ulicifolia (Gorse Bitter-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea sp. (A Bush Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea subspicata (Low Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Pultenaea polifolia (Dusky Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea microphylla (Egg and Bacon Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Acacia floribunda (White Sally Wattle, Gossamer Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AndyRussell
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 5 Sep 2019 10:50 AM Recorded on
  • galah681 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Acacia pycnantha Associated plant
  • Hoverflies and very small ants Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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