Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Symonston, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Symonston, ACT - 28 Feb 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Symonston, ACT - 28 Feb 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Symonston, ACT - 28 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 29 Feb 2020 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 28 Feb 2020 Mike

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Keen on anything with protein including lettuce leaves that had been in contact with ham in my lunch. Not interested in apple.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 28 Feb 2020 12:57 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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