Meranoplus sp. (genus)
Shield Ant at Cotter River, ACT
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| Meranoplus sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 5 Dec 2020 | |
| Unverified | Christine | 27 Nov 2020 |
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User's notes
Same spot as my previous ant ob, not sure if they are related. Possibly around 5mm.
1 comment
5 Dec 2020
Hi Christine, this one was a bit easier! You can see the shield shape on its back, particularly in the second photo. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Coordinates 148.808477-35.388258
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 25 Nov 2020 11:22 PM Recorded on
- Christine Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- Christine Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Meranoplus sp. (genus) Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Meranoplus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Shield Ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 690.3m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location