Iridomyrmex mayri

1 Acton, ACT

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Identification history

Iridomyrmex mayri 19 Jun 2019 JonLewis
Unverified 12 Jun 2019 TimL

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User's notes

There was a significant number of winged Queens leaving a nest (the nest opening is shown in the second image) with many far smaller and very active ants swarming around them and the area generally. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of these ants.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex mayri Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1233.4m Recorded at altitude
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