Pheidole sp. (genus)

Seed-harvesting ant at Mitchell, ACT

Pheidole sp. (genus) at Mitchell, ACT - 17 Dec 2020
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Mitchell, ACT - 17 Dec 2020
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Mitchell, ACT - 17 Dec 2020
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Mitchell, ACT - 17 Dec 2020
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Pheidole sp. (genus) 17 Dec 2020 JonLewis
Unidentified 17 Dec 2020 trevorpreston

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Under a concrete chunk.

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Dec 2020
Hi tpreston, this one was a a bit of a puzzle but the last photo gives us the best view of the head shape and mandibles - the big muscle-filled head and heavy duty mandibles make it a Pheidole "major" of some sort, although they still all look a little unusual. Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 17 Dec 2020 12:38 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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