Polyrhachis phryne

A spiny ant at Scullin, ACT

Polyrhachis phryne at Scullin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Polyrhachis phryne 8 Dec 2019 JonLewis
Dolichoderus doriae 7 Dec 2019 AlisonMilton

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JonLewis wrote:
   8 Dec 2019
Hi Alison, they both have spines on the body and are about the same size, so easily confused. Cheers, Jon

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Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) jocosa (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Palpostomatini (tribe) (Bristle fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Titinia tenuis (Titinia weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rosopaella cuprea (A leafhopper) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterodontia mellii (Hunchback Fly, Small-headed Fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Sophta concavata (Varied Hookwing) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Salsa sp. (genus) (Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Scullin, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Scullin, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Nov 2019 07:17 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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