Polyrhachis semiaurata

A golden spiny ant at Acton, ACT

Polyrhachis semiaurata at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
Polyrhachis semiaurata at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
Polyrhachis semiaurata at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
Polyrhachis semiaurata at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
Polyrhachis semiaurata at Acton, ACT - 2 Jun 2019
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Identification history

Polyrhachis semiaurata 4 Jun 2019 JonLewis
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) 4 Jun 2019 JonLewis
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) 3 Jun 2019 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of this ants nest which was in a fallen tree. The nest opening is shown in the final image. At least 10 ants, all very active, were sighted whilst the images were being taken.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Jun 2019 12:49 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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