Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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LyndalT
wrote:
Yesterday
An ant! It wasn't behaving at all like an ant. I thought it was a wasp, but I settled on a fly ID because of the two wings. Wadda ya know!
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
This is a male ant, only seen if the ant colonies swarm when the weather is right.
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
7 Jan 2026
Seemed to be perfect swarming conditions yesterday evening - happened at our place too.
Camponotus consobrinus
HelenCross
wrote:
21 Dec 2025
Thanks Jon, lots around this evening along with those preparing to leave nests
Iridomyrmex purpureus
Significant sightings
- Solenopsis invicta at Karalee, QLD
- Papyrius nitidus at Latham, ACT
- Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Whitlam, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Notoncus gilberti at Acton, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Watson, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Tharwa, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Throsby, ACT
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