Iridomyrmex purpureus

1 Meat Ant at Hughes, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Hughes, ACT - 3 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 4 Apr 2019 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 3 Apr 2019 JackyF

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meat ants tending large numbers of insects that look like lace lerps

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 3 Apr 2019 05:21 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • gum sapling Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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