Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 19 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 19 Feb 2021 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 19 Feb 2021 Wandiyali

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Ants tending caterpillars on Silver Wattle.

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Wandiyali wrote:
   19 Feb 2021
Possibly tending a Jalmenus sp larvae.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 19 Feb 2021 09:12 AM Recorded on
  • Wandiyali Recorded by

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  • Acacia dealbata Associated plant
  • Unknown larvae Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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