Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Paddys River, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 24 May 2019 04:36 PM
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 24 May 2019 04:36 PM
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 24 May 2019 04:36 PM
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Iridomyrmex purpureus 25 May 2019 JonLewis
Unverified 25 May 2019 Christine

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
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