Ochetellus sp. (genus)

2 Black House Ant at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Ochetellus sp. (genus)	3 Sep 2019	JonLewis
Ochetellus sp. (genus)	3 Sep 2019	JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus	2 Sep 2019	RobParnell

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JonLewis wrote:

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

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Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
1 Sep 2019 12:32 PM Recorded on
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Insects Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) RobParnell Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

E. Pauciflora at about 1400 metres Associated plant
Less than 5mm Animal size

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
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