Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Holt, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 30 May 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Holt, ACT - 30 May 2020
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 10 Jan 2025 SimonPDunstan
Unidentified 30 May 2020 trevorpreston

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JonLewis wrote:
   4 Jun 2020
Hi tpreston, this is a new queen ant who has lost her wings and is probably looking for somewhere to make a nest. She is probably an Iridomyrmex, but can't be sure from the photo. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 817.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 331 images trained Machine learning
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