Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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Discussion
JonLewis
wrote:
12 Mar 2026
A freshly mated queen looking for a place to build a nest.
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)
JonLewis
wrote:
11 Mar 2026
Sorry CathB, a cute ant but can't see it well enough. Possibly a Stigmacros. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
10 Mar 2026
I'd guess this queen was in the genus Hypoponera, but it could be another genus within the subfamily Ponerinae. Hypoponera are probably very common around Canberra, but rarely seen because they spend their time in leaf litter or soil hunting for small inverterbrates. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
10 Mar 2026
Hi Laurel, a cute little queen (who has lost her wings), but can't tell you what it is. Cheers, Jon
Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Significant sightings
- Calyptomyrmex beccarii at Crowther, NSW
- 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
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