Camponotus suffusus

Golden-tailed sugar ant at Cook, ACT

Camponotus suffusus at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2020
Camponotus suffusus at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2020
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Identification history

Camponotus suffusus 10 Jan 2020 JonLewis
Camponotus suffusus 8 Jan 2020 CathB

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With pair of ants shown in sighting 4247203. One ant so covered with dust/smoke particles it was almost impossible to see.

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Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2024 by CathB
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) (Unidentified Gnat, Gall Midge or March Fly) at Cook, ACT - 24 Aug 2024 by CathB
Rentinus dilatatus (Fulgorid planthopper) at Mount Painter - 1 May 2024 by CathB
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Mount Painter - 28 Mar 2024 by CathB
Garrha repandula (a Concealer Moth) at Mount Painter - 28 Feb 2024 by CathB
Chrysonoma fascialis (A concealer moth) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Katipo rubrivenosa (A leafhopper) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Trichomma sp. (genus) (Ichneumonid wasp) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Syringoseca rhodoxantha (A concealer moth) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Mount Painter - 23 Feb 2024 by SilkeSma
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Mount Painter - 18 Jan 2024 by CathB
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom) at Mount Painter - 30 Dec 2023 by dwise
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by JP95
Campion sp. (genus) (Mantis Fly) at Mount Painter - 24 Nov 2023 by CathB
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Mount Painter - 11 Nov 2023 by CathB
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Cook, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by CathB
Thema holoxesta (Snowy Thema (Chezala Group)) at Cook, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by CathB
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Belconnen, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by CathB
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Mount Painter - 14 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lepidoscia euryptera (A case moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2023 by CathB
Cadmus (Lachnabothra) subgenus (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2023 by CathB
Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Cadmus (Lachnabothra) subgenus (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by CathB
Oenochroma subustaria (Grey Wine Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Cook, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by CathB
Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by CathB
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by CathB
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by CathB
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by drakes
Ellipsidion humerale (Common Ellipsidion) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by CathB
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2021 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Dec 2021 by CathB
Fergusonina sp. (genus) (A gallfly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 20 Nov 2021 by CathB
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by CathB
Carenum tinctilatum (Digger carab beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by CathB
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Cook, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by CathB
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by CathB
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tammy
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB
Acacia dealbata X Acacia decurrens (Silver x Green Wattle (Hybrid)) at Cook, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by drakes
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by drakes
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Cook, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by Tammy
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by drakes
Platystomatidae (family) (Unidentified signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by CathB
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2021 by drakes
Sporobolus sp. (A Rat's Tail Grass) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by CathB
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by CathB
Eriococcidae sp. (family) (Unidentified felted scale) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2021 by CathB
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by drakes
Katipo signoreti (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by CathB
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Cook, ACT - 7 Dec 2020 by drakes
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Coccidae sp. (family) (Unidentified coccid scale insect) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Cook, ACT - 18 Nov 2020 by CathB
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Cook, ACT - 8 Oct 2020 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Cook, ACT - 15 Sep 2020 by CathB
Arctotheca calendula (Capeweed, Cape Dandelion) at Cook, ACT - 3 Sep 2020 by drakes
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by drakes
Truncospora ochroleuca at Cook, ACT - 28 Jun 2020 by drakes
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by CathB
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2020 by CathB
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2020 by CathB
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2020 by CathB
Macrobathra desmotoma ( A Cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2020 by CathB
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2020 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by CathB
Macrobathra heminephela (Silver Wattle Moth) at Cook, ACT - 6 Dec 2019 by CathB
Ogcodes basalis (A hunch-back fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by CathB
Trifolium arvense var. arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Cook, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by CathB
Rytidosperma carphoides (Short Wallaby Grass) at Cook, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by CathB

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2020 10:38 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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