Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Acton, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 26 Nov 2020 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 20 Nov 2020 TimL

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Possibly Tufted Tyrant Ants.

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JonLewis wrote:
   26 Nov 2020
Hi Tim, you are right that it is probably Iridomyrmex rufoniger, but can't quite see it well enough to be sure. Cheers, Jon

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Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) launcestonensis at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
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Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by TimL
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Hesperilla idothea (Flame Sedge-skipper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Hackett, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by RodDeb
Orthorhinus klugii (Vine weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Oct 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Acton, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by TimL
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by TimL
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Heteropelma scaposum (Two-toned caterpillar parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by TimL
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Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
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Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jul 2019 by TimL
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by TimL
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Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2019 by TimL
Notoncus sp. (genus) (A Notoncus ant) at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
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Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Tim L
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
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Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
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Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Hackett, ACT - 31 Jan 2019 by RodDeb
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Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Tim L
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Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Pollanisus subdolosa or other (A Forester moth) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
Hedana valida (A crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
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Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 22 Sep 2018 by TimL
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by Tim L
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Acton, ACT - 19 Sep 2018 by Tim L
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Sep 2018 by AlisonMilton
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 7 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 30 Aug 2018 by Tim L
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 14 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jul 2018 by Alison Milton
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2018 by Christine
Heteronympha paradelpha (Spotted Brown) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2018 by Christine

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Nov 2020 11:31 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

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

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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