Podomyrma sp. (genus)

Muscleman Tree Ant at Majura, ACT

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Identification history

Podomyrma sp. (genus)	26 May 2019	JonLewis
Podomyrma sp. (genus)	26 May 2019	JonLewis
Unverified	26 May 2019	TimL

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User's notes

The ant was moving quite fast around the trunk of a tree when sighted and there were no other ants seen nearby. Presumably a winged Queen. The strong sunlight and camera flash have enhanced her colour.

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JonLewis wrote:

27 May 2019

This could be Podomyrma gratiosa, but it's difficult to be sure of the species. Cheers, Jon

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Location information

Coordinates 149.180922 -35.238957
Places Majura, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
19 May 2019 01:25 PM Recorded on
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Insects Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) TimL Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Podomyrma sp. (genus) Scientific name
Muscleman Tree Ant Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 813m Recorded at altitude
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