Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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JonLewis
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Yesterday
Hi Frecko, this could be a very interesting sighting, but I'll need to check it at work n Monday. Cheers, Jon
Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
JonLewis
wrote:
26 Jan 2026
Hi Alison, this is a queen, probably Anonychomyrma. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
KMcCue
wrote:
16 Jan 2026
Quite right Jon, no I didn't so I have removed it. Thanks
Formicidae (family)
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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