Insects
Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Sighting 4377670

Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Downer, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 28 Mar 2021
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 12 Oct 2024 SimonPDunstan
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 1 Apr 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 31 Mar 2021 TimL

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Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by TimL

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Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at ANBG - 11 Jan 2024 by HelenCross

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Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2024 by HelenCross

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Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock

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Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock

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Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock

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Lichenostomus melanops (Yellow-tufted Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jul 2023 by epic

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epic
Depressa sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM

Depressa sp. (genus)

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Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM

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Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM

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Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM

Platypezidae sp. (family)

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Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross

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Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by HelenCross

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Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by TimL

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Dictyochrysa fulva (Green Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL

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Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL

Miridae (family)

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Austropaxillus sp. at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL

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Venatrix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Venatrix wolf spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL

Venatrix sp. (genus)

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Truncospora ochroleuca at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022 by TimL

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Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022 by TimL

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Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL

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Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL

Nicodamidae (family)

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Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton

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Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL

Austrolestes leda

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Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by TimL

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Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL

Fabriogenia sp. (genus)

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Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT

Platycercus elegans

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Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL

Aphididae (family)

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Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by TimL

Paracolletes crassipes

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Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL

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Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL

Gonipterus pulverulentus

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Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL

Simosyrphus grandicornis

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Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL

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Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT

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Neosaropogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by TimL

Neosaropogon sp. (genus)

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Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by TimL

Ledromorpha planirostris

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Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by MarkT

Tamopsis sp. (genus)

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Podagrionini (tribe) (Unidentified mantis parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL

Podagrionini (tribe)

TimL
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL

Calomela pallida

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Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by TimL

Conocephalus upoluensis

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Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL

Servaea villosa

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Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB

Cerdistus sp. (genus)

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Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL

Aphaenogaster longiceps

TimL
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL

Braconidae (family)

TimL
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL

Euops sp. (genus)

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Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock

Heteronympha merope

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Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2021 by TimL

Pyrgotidae sp. (family)

TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by TimL

Miridae (family)

TimL
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL

Sylvicola dubius

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Valenzuela sp. (genus) (A lizard Barklice) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL

Valenzuela sp. (genus)

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Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Downer, ACT - 18 Jul 2021 by TimL

Lampropholis delicata

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Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL

Geastrum sp.

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Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL

Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis

TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL

Idolothrips spectrum

TimL
Camponotus nigroaeneus (Sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL

Camponotus nigroaeneus

TimL
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL

Rainbowia sp. (genus)

TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL

Trombidiidae (family)

TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL

Idolothrips spectrum

TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by TimL

Pogona barbata

TimL
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Downer, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL

Trachymela sp. (genus)

TimL
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL

Pergidae sp. (family)

TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL

Caedicia simplex

TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL

Apricia jovialis

TimL
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL

Calliphora sp. (genus)

TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL

Nicodamidae (family)

TimL
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL

Pseudococcidae sp. (family)

TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL

Trombidiidae (family)

TimL
Tartessini sp. (tribe) (A leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL

Tartessini sp. (tribe)

TimL
Membracidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Horned treehopper) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL

Membracidae sp. (family)

TimL
Periclystus circuiter (Angular Wing Antlion) at Downer, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL

Periclystus circuiter

TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL

Perga dorsalis

TimL
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL

Scolia (Discolia) verticalis

TimL
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton

Corcorax melanorhamphos

AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

AlisonMilton
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton

Exoneura sp. (genus)

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Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton

Geron nigralis

AlisonMilton
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton

Lagriini sp. (tribe)

AlisonMilton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

Christine
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by TimL

Eurepa marginipennis

TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Downer, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by TimL

Papilio anactus

TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Downer, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL

Pentatomidae (family)

TimL
Austroicetes pusilla (Grasshopper, Locust) at Downer, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL

Austroicetes pusilla

TimL
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by TimL

Nymphes myrmeleonoides

TimL
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL

Leioproctus sp. (genus)

TimL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL

Mantispidae (family)

TimL
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL

Nymphes myrmeleonoides

TimL
Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL

Yoyetta sp. (genus)

TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Watson, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL

Cerdistus sp. (genus)

TimL
Archimantis latistyla (Stick Mantis, Large Brown Mantis) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Roger

Archimantis latistyla

Roger
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Downer, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty

Agrotis infusa

rawshorty
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Downer, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL

Microvalgus sp. (genus)

TimL
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by TimL

Pompilidae (family)

TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Downer, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by TimL

Hemicordulia tau

TimL
Saccharodite chrysonoe (Derbid planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by TimL

Saccharodite chrysonoe

TimL
Servaea narraweena (A jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by TimL
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2024 by TimL
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jul 2024 by HelenCross
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at ANBG - 8 Jun 2024 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia pyriformis (A Bull ant) at ANBG - 14 Apr 2024 by TimL
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at ANBG - 11 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Prasinocyma semicrocea (Common Gum Emerald moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by JohnBundock
Lichenostomus melanops (Yellow-tufted Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jul 2023 by epic
Depressa sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Asura cervicalis (Spotted Lichen Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022 by TimL
Dictyochrysa fulva (Green Lacewing) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Jun 2022 by TimL
Austropaxillus sp. at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Venatrix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Venatrix wolf spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Truncospora ochroleuca at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022 by TimL
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2022 by TimL
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Acton, ACT - 6 May 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 29 Apr 2022 by TimL
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2022 by TimL
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Acton, ACT - 18 Feb 2022 by TimL
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by MarkT
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
Paracolletes crassipes at Acton, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by TimL
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2022 by TimL
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Neosaropogon sp. (genus) (A robber fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by TimL
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2022 by MarkT
Podagrionini (tribe) (Unidentified mantis parasite wasp) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL
Calomela pallida (Leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 4 Jan 2022 by TimL
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 2 Jan 2022 by TimL
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Dec 2021 by AJB
Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Dec 2021 by TimL
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Acton, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by TimL
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by JohnBundock
Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2021 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2021 by TimL
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Downer, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by TimL
Valenzuela sp. (genus) (A lizard Barklice) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jul 2021 by TimL
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Downer, ACT - 18 Jul 2021 by TimL
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Downer, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 18 May 2021 by TimL
Camponotus nigroaeneus (Sugar ant) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Rainbowia sp. (genus) (A mite) at Downer, ACT - 14 May 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Downer, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 11 Apr 2021 by TimL
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Downer, ACT - 9 Apr 2021 by TimL
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Downer, ACT - 26 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pseudococcidae sp. (family) (A mealybug) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Tartessini sp. (tribe) (A leafhopper) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Membracidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Horned treehopper) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2021 by TimL
Periclystus circuiter (Angular Wing Antlion) at Downer, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Downer, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Downer, ACT - 12 Feb 2021 by TimL
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Downer, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Watson, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Eurepa marginipennis (Mottled bush cricket) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Downer, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by TimL
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Downer, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by TimL
Austroicetes pusilla (Grasshopper, Locust) at Downer, ACT - 8 Jan 2021 by TimL
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021 by TimL
Leioproctus sp. (genus) (Plaster bee) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by TimL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Downer, ACT - 27 Dec 2020 by TimL
Nymphes myrmeleonoides (Blue eyes lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by TimL
Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Watson, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Watson, ACT - 4 Dec 2020 by TimL
Archimantis latistyla (Stick Mantis, Large Brown Mantis) at Acton, ACT - 23 Nov 2020 by Roger
Agrotis infusa (Bogong Moth, Common Cutworm) at Downer, ACT - 20 Nov 2020 by rawshorty
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Downer, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Nov 2020 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Downer, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by TimL
Saccharodite chrysonoe (Derbid planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 31 Oct 2020 by TimL

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Mar 2021 12:21 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
  • 574 images trained Machine learning
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