Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Hawker, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Hawker, ACT - 14 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 26 Mar 2020 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 26 Mar 2020 AlisonMilton

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They strategically built their nest in the top of a termite mound, ensuring a steady supply of food.

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Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hawker, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hawker, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hawker, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Hawker, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hawker, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Hawker, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Cadmus (Cadmus) luctuosus (Leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Hawker, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Hawker, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Ctenotus robustus (Robust Striped-skink) at Hawker, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Hawker, ACT - 25 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Hawker, ACT - 7 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Hawker, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Hawker, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hawker, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Hawker, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Christinus marmoratus (Southern Marbled Gecko) at The Pinnacle - 5 Aug 2018 by AlisonMilton
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at The Pinnacle - 1 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Comptosia apicalis (A bee fly) at Hawker, ACT - 20 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hawker, ACT - 19 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Hawker, ACT - 19 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Hawker, ACT - 2 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Hawker, ACT - 1 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Hawker, ACT - 21 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Hawker, ACT - 30 Apr 2017 by NathanaelC
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Hawker, ACT - 16 Apr 2017 by Alison Milton
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Mar 2017 by Alison Milton
Indigofera adesmiifolia (Tick Indigo) at Hawker, ACT - 21 May 2016 by nic.jario
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Hawker, ACT - 25 Oct 2014 by Alison Milton
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Hawker, ACT - 28 Apr 2013 by Alison Milton
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Sep 2012 by Alison Milton
Plesanemma fucata (Lemon Gum Moth) at Hawker, ACT - 27 Apr 2010 by AlisonMilton

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 14 Feb 2020 09:05 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
  • 571 images trained Machine learning
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