Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at Aranda, ACT

Formicidae (family) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Formicidae (family) 21 May 2021 JonLewis
Formicidae (family) 20 May 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 10 Feb 2021 Jubeyjubes

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It's a long shot, but this was a particularly little bee so perhaps its size is a distinguishing feature.

2 comments

   10 Feb 2021
The shape of the head is not like that of a bee. The antennae are set very low on the face like those of an ant.
JonLewis wrote:
   21 May 2021
I think you are right Michael, but not much else to say about it! Cheers, Jon

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 10 Feb 2021 12:32 PM Recorded on
  • Jubeyjubes Recorded by

Additional information

  • Speargrass Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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