Polyrhachis ammon

4 Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant at Acton, ACT

Polyrhachis ammon at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020
Polyrhachis ammon at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020
Polyrhachis ammon at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020
Polyrhachis ammon at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020
Polyrhachis ammon at Acton, ACT - 25 Aug 2020
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Identification history

Polyrhachis ammon 27 Aug 2020 JonLewis
Polyrhachis ammon 27 Aug 2020 JonLewis
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) 27 Aug 2020 JonLewis
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) 27 Aug 2020 TimL

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The ant was sighted working away at a small patch of bark for a couple of minutes before it moved on.

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  • 25 Aug 2020 12:40 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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