Ochetellus sp. (genus)
2 Black House Ant at Paddys River, ACT
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| Ochetellus sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 3 Sep 2019 | |
| Ochetellus sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 3 Sep 2019 | |
| Papyrius nitidus | RobParnell | 2 Sep 2019 |
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3 Sep 2019
Hi Rob, not Papyrius, but a new genus for CNM! It is probably Ochetellus glaber, but can’t be sure. Take a look at the photo on the Antwiki link for a comparison. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Coordinates 148.870100-35.471666
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 1 Sep 2019 12:32 PM Recorded on
- RobParnell Recorded by
- E. Pauciflora at about 1400 metres Associated plant
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- Insects Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) RobParnell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Ochetellus sp. (genus)
Species information
- Ochetellus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Black House Ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 676.19m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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