Rhytidoponera metallica

1 Greenhead ant at Paddys River, ACT

Rhytidoponera metallica at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Nov 2018
Rhytidoponera metallica at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Nov 2018
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Rhytidoponera metallica 2 Dec 2018 JonLewis
Dolichoderus scabridus 2 Dec 2018 SWishart

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The ants looked to be interacting with the other insect (a scale?) on the branch rather than just walking over them

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JonLewis wrote:
   3 Dec 2018
Hi SWishart, while not very metallic looking in the photo, the ants are very likely Rhytidoponera metallica. Sometimes they are very brightly metallic, other times just have a sheen. The ants were probably collecting honeydew from the other insects, which I think are some kind of leaf hopper (I'm sure someone will know!). Cheers, Jon

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 25 Nov 2018 10:28 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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