Melophorus perthensis

Field furnace ant at Cook, ACT

Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019
Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019
Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019
Melophorus perthensis at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Melophorus perthensis 6 Nov 2019 JonLewis
Melophorus perthensis 6 Nov 2019 CathB

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These look like the furnace ants seen previously (to me anyway), but unlike last time, the weather was not furnace-like.

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JonLewis wrote:
   7 Nov 2019
Good ID. Looks like you are in training to be a new ant moderator! Jon
CathB wrote:
   7 Nov 2019
Ha! If only...

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Coeranica isabella (A Concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2024 by CathB
Erica lusitanica (Spanish Heath ) at Cook, ACT - 8 Oct 2024 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Sep 2024 by CathB
Oxythecta acceptella (Scat Moth) at Cook, ACT - 21 Sep 2024 by CathB
Ardozyga undescribed species nr amblopis (A Gelechioid moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2024 by CathB
Hedana valida (A crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by CathB
Hedana valida (A crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by CathB
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 6 Aug 2024 by CathB
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jul 2024 by CathB
Erica lusitanica (Spanish Heath ) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jul 2024 by CathB
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Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Mount Painter - 19 Feb 2024 by CathB
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Mount Painter - 12 Feb 2024 by CathB
Sericesthis nigrolineata (Dusky pasture scarab) at Mount Painter - 11 Jan 2024 by CathB
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at Mount Painter - 30 Dec 2023 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Mount Painter - 30 Nov 2023 by CathB
Saprinus (Saprinus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Metallic hister beetle) at Mount Painter - 29 Nov 2023 by CathB
Ptomaphila lacrymosa (Carrion Beetle) at Mount Painter - 29 Nov 2023 by CathB
Creophilus erythrocephalus (Devil's coach horse, Rove beetle) at Mount Painter - 29 Nov 2023 by CathB
Sidymella hirsuta (Hairy crab spider) at Mount Painter - 27 Nov 2023 by CathB
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Mount Painter - 25 Nov 2023 by CathB
Tortricopsis uncinella (A concealer moth) at Mount Painter - 25 Nov 2023 by CathB
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by CathB
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Belconnen, ACT - 2 Oct 2023 by CathB
Didymoctenia exsuperata (Thick-lined Bark Moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by CathB
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Thallis janthina (Fungus beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jun 2023 by CathB
Stenolemus sp. (genus) (Thread-legged assassin bug) at Cook, ACT - 12 May 2023 by CathB
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB
Chara sp. (genus) (A charophyte green algae) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by CathB
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2022 by CathB
Aaaaba fossicollis (Raspberry jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Aradellus cygnalis (An assassin bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by CathB
Monolepta minima (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Conicochernes sp. (genus) (Chernetid Pseudoscorpion) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Monolepta minima (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Corticioid fungi at Cook, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Hypoxylon howeianum at Cook, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Cook, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by drakes
zz bolete at Cook, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 by drakes
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB
Elatine gratioloides (Waterwort) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by CathB
Geitoneura klugii (Marbled Xenica) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by Tammy
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Arrade destituta (Hypeninae) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by CathB
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by CathB
Caesia calliantha (Blue Grass-lily) at Cook, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by SarahHnatiuk
Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2021 by CathB
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by CathB
Trifolium campestre (Hop Clover) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2021 by drakes
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Melanterius sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melanterius weevil) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by CathB
Macrobathra desmotoma ( A Cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by CathB
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by CathB
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by CathB
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Cook, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by CathB
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2021 by CathB
Hypoxylon sp. at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Holt, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Leucopogon or Styphelia sp. (A Beard-heath) at Holt, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by trevorpreston
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by tpreston
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Cook, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by drakes
Stackhousia monogyna (Creamy Candles) at Cook, ACT - 27 Sep 2021 by drakes
Phaeoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Anthoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Paederus sp. (genus) (Whiplash rove beetle) at Holt, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by CathB
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by drakes
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Holt, ACT - 7 Sep 2021 by CathB
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 16 Aug 2021 by drakes
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Cook, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by drakes
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jul 2021 by drakes
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jul 2021 by drakes
Coprinellus micaceus group at Cook, ACT - 27 Jun 2021 by drakes
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jun 2021 by drakes

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 6 Nov 2019 11:28 AM Recorded on
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