Meranoplus sp. (genus)

1 Shield Ant at Dunlop, ACT

Meranoplus sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Apr 2019
Meranoplus sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Meranoplus sp. (genus) 29 May 2019 JonLewis
Unidentified 28 May 2019 CathB

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JonLewis wrote:
   29 May 2019
This is a queen which has lost her wings, and doesn't have the same shield shaped back as the workers.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 4 Apr 2019 02:48 PM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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