Insects
Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Sighting 4354712

Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Deakin, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Deakin, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 3 Nov 2020 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 2 Nov 2020 JackyF

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User's notes

Swarming. Another nest nearby was swarming yesterday.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   3 Nov 2020
Nice photos Jacky. Cheers, Jon
JackyF wrote:
   3 Nov 2020
Thanks. Ants are so interesting but they deserve a better photographer.

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Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by KL

Tachyglossus aculeatus

KL
Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at GG47 - 25 Mar 2024 by Ct1000

Rattus rattus

Ct1000
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at GG46 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord

Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima

Tapirlord
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord

Microlaena stipoides

Tapirlord
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at GG139 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord

Lomandra bracteata

Tapirlord
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at GG139 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord

Exocarpos cupressiformis

Tapirlord
Cassinia aculeata subsp. aculeata (Dolly Bush, Common Cassinia, Dogwood) at GG139 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord

Cassinia aculeata subsp. aculeata

Tapirlord
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jul 2023 by LisaH

Pentatomoidea (superfamily)

LisaH
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord

Juncus vaginatus

Tapirlord
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, formerly Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Aug 2022 by Ct1000

Petaurus notatus

Ct1000
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord

Senecio hispidulus

Tapirlord
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by LisaH

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

LisaH
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow

Pyrrholaemus sagittatus

ebristow
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow

Pyrrholaemus sagittatus

ebristow
Eucalyptus insect gall at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT

Eucalyptus insect gall

TomT
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT

Hyalarcta nigrescens

TomT
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by KL

Tachyglossus aculeatus

KL
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord

Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima

Tapirlord
Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord

Cupressus arizonica

Tapirlord
Campylopus (A moss) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord

Campylopus

Tapirlord
Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord

Amblyopone sp. (genus)

Tapirlord
Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord

Lithobiomorpha (order)

Tapirlord
Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord

Rumex sp.

Tapirlord
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord

Trombidiidae (family)

Tapirlord
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by LisaH

Platycercus elegans

LisaH
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Anthochaera carunculata

JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Nyctemera amicus

JackyF
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Chauliognathus tricolor

JackyF
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Camponotus suffusus

JackyF
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF

Philemon corniculatus

JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe

Lasiocampidae (family) immature

JamWiRe
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by JackyF

Dacryopinax spathularia

JackyF
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Carex appressa

JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Corcorax melanorhamphos

JackyF
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Holcus lanatus

JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH

Lomandra filiformis

LisaH
Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Carex sp.

JackyF
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Senecio quadridentatus

JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Clematis leptophylla

JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Clematis leptophylla

JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF

Cryptandra amara

JackyF
Tachyspiza fasciata (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF

Tachyspiza fasciata

JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF

Pardalotus punctatus

JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF

Trametes versicolor

JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Aug 2020 by JackyF

Geastrum sp.

JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF

Bulbine bulbosa

JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF

Chenonetta jubata

JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 11 May 2020 by TexanReptilian

Crinia sp. (genus)

TexanReptilian
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 8 May 2020 by TomT

Chenonetta jubata

TomT
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF

Hackelia suaveolens

JackyF
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF

Asperula conferta

JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by TexanReptilian

Crinia sp. (genus)

TexanReptilian
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000

Geastrum sp.

Ct1000
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by TexanReptilian

Zanda funerea

TexanReptilian
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

LisaH
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH

Chrysocephalum apiculatum

LisaH
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by kieranh

Eriococcus coriaceus

kieranh
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by LisaH

Zanda funerea

LisaH
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Zanda funerea

JackyF
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by Ct1000

Falco longipennis

Ct1000
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh

Hemicordulia tau

kieranh
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh

Orthetrum caledonicum

kieranh
Truncospora ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Truncospora ochroleuca

JackyF
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Ct1000

Austracantha minax

Ct1000
Tubaria rufofulva (Burgundy Wood Tubaria) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Tubaria rufofulva

JackyF
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF

Oudemansiella gigaspora group

JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT

Acanthiza reguloides

TomT
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL

Wallabia bicolor

KL
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT

Pardalotus striatus

TomT
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Petroica rosea

Ct1000
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Heteronympha merope

Ct1000
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Caligavis chrysops

Ct1000
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Gerygone olivacea

Ct1000
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Macropus giganteus

Ct1000
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Petroica rosea

Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Pachycephala rufiventris

Ct1000
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Pachycephala pectoralis

JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Pardalotus punctatus

LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Pachycephala pectoralis

LisaH
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Acanthiza pusilla

LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Pachycephala rufiventris

JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Phylloporus sp.

JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Pachycephala pectoralis

JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Pardalotus punctatus

JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Rhipidura albiscapa

JackyF
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Acanthiza pusilla

JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF

Acanthiza chrysorrhoa

JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Phylloporus sp.

LisaH
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Hemicordulia tau

LisaH
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by LisaH

Morethia boulengeri

LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Pachycephala pectoralis

Ct1000
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Myiagra rubecula

Ct1000
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000

Pyrrholaemus sagittatus

Ct1000
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000

Apis mellifera

Ct1000
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF

Plantago varia

JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Tachyglossus aculeatus

JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF

Tachyglossus aculeatus

JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF

Podargus strigoides

JackyF
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra

Malurus cyaneus

BIrdsinCanberra
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT

Zosterops lateralis

TomT
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Oct 2024 by KL
Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at GG47 - 25 Mar 2024 by Ct1000
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at GG46 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Red Hill Nature Reserve - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at GG139 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at GG139 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Cassinia aculeata subsp. aculeata (Dolly Bush, Common Cassinia, Dogwood) at GG139 - 29 Dec 2023 by Tapirlord
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Deakin, ACT - 16 Jul 2023 by LisaH
Juncus vaginatus (Clustered Rush) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Petaurus notatus (Krefft’s Glider, formerly Sugar Glider) at Deakin, ACT - 9 Aug 2022 by Ct1000
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 22 May 2022 by Tapirlord
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021 by LisaH
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by ebristow
Eucalyptus insect gall at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT
Hyalarcta nigrescens (Ribbed Case Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Aug 2021 by TomT
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by KL
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustissima (Hop Bush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Campylopus (A moss) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by Tapirlord
Amblyopone sp. (genus) (Slow ant) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Lithobiomorpha (order) (Unidentified stone centipede) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by LisaH
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Jan 2021 by JackyF
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by JamWiRe
Dacryopinax spathularia (Dacryopinax spathularia) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by JackyF
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Lomandra filiformis (Wattle Mat-rush) at Deakin, ACT - 13 Sep 2020 by LisaH
Carex sp. (A Sedge) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Deakin, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Deakin, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by JackyF
Tachyspiza fasciata (Brown Goshawk) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 24 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 15 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Deakin, ACT - 10 Aug 2020 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 15 May 2020 by JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 11 May 2020 by TexanReptilian
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Deakin, ACT - 8 May 2020 by TomT
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Asperula conferta (Common Woodruff) at Deakin, ACT - 5 May 2020 by JackyF
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Deakin, ACT - 3 May 2020 by TexanReptilian
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by TexanReptilian
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Deakin, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Apr 2020 by LisaH
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Deakin, ACT - 26 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Deakin, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by kieranh
Truncospora ochroleuca at Deakin, ACT - 18 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Apr 2020 by Ct1000
Tubaria rufofulva (Burgundy Wood Tubaria) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Deakin, ACT - 14 Apr 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by TomT
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Apr 2020 by KL
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by TomT
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Deakin, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Deakin, ACT - 30 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 18 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 17 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Deakin, ACT - 12 Mar 2020 by JackyF
Phylloporus sp. (Phylloporus sp.) at Deakin, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Deakin, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Deakin, ACT - 5 Mar 2020 by LisaH
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by Ct1000
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Feb 2020 by Ct1000
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Deakin, ACT - 22 Feb 2020 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by JackyF
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Deakin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by JackyF
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Deakin, ACT - 23 Nov 2019 by BIrdsinCanberra
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Deakin, ACT - 3 Nov 2019 by TomT

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 2 Nov 2020 03:18 PM Recorded on
  • JackyF Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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
  • 574 images trained Machine learning
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