Pheidole sp. (genus)

Seed-harvesting ant at Michelago, NSW

Pheidole sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2019
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2019
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2019
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Pheidole sp. (genus) 5 Dec 2020 JonLewis
Pheidole sp. (genus) 3 Dec 2020 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. Cheeto balls dropped by children!

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JonLewis wrote:
   5 Dec 2020
Good ID Sandra. But what on earth are they eating? Cheers, Jon
Illilanga wrote:
   7 Dec 2020
They are eating a cheese ball chip (Cheeto?) which our neighbour's kids dropped when they came to visit me while I was planting. I was amazed at how quickly the ants arrived. Not sure of the health benefits for the ants (or humans)! ;)

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 28 Oct 2019 06:00 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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