Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Aranda, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 21 Mar 2020 JonLewis
Unidentified 16 Mar 2020 Jubeyjubes

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The ants appeared to be eating a dead bee. Photo taken using an iPhone with a 21X zoom. Ant approximately 1mm long.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 16 Mar 2020 05:22 PM Recorded on
  • Jubeyjubes Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Nest building Breeding behaviour

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 796m Recorded at altitude
  • 210 images trained Machine learning
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