Iridomyrmex mayri

1 Acton, ACT

Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019
Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019
Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019
Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019
Iridomyrmex mayri at Acton, ACT - 11 Jun 2019
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex mayri 19 Jun 2019 JonLewis
Unidentified 12 Jun 2019 TimL

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User's notes

There was a significant number of winged Queens leaving a nest (the nest opening is shown in the second image) with many far smaller and very active ants swarming around them and the area generally. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of these ants.

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

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex mayri Scientific name
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  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1233.4m Recorded at altitude
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