Camponotus suffusus

Golden-tailed sugar ant at Acton, ACT

Camponotus suffusus at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021
Camponotus suffusus at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021
Camponotus suffusus at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021
Camponotus suffusus at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021
Camponotus suffusus at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Camponotus suffusus 25 May 2021 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 24 May 2021 AlisonMilton

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JonLewis wrote:
   25 May 2021
Hi Alison, the main ant in the photos is a major worker which, in this species, looks very different from the minor workers - much larger overall and with a huge head. In the third photo you can see the minor worker (in profile) for comparison. Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 8 Apr 2021 11:46 AM Recorded on
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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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