Iridomyrmex rufoniger

Tufted Tyrant Ant at Latham, ACT

Iridomyrmex rufoniger at Latham, ACT - 12 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex rufoniger 17 Aug 2021 JonLewis
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) 13 Aug 2021 Roger

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Aug 2021
Hi Roger, again, two similar genera, both in the same subfamily (Dolichoderinae). They are again generally similar in body shape, colour & size range, and for these two genera I can't even give you much in the way of easy tips to tell them apart - they just look different, based on a number of small characteristics! One useful hint might be that Iridomyrmex usually smells like the characteristic "crushed ant" smell when squashed, but Anonychomyrma has a different and generally more offensive smell when crushed - they have had the common name of "Stink Ants" in some areas. Cheers, Jon
Roger wrote:
   17 Aug 2021
Hi Jon, If I post another one , I will will get you to chose, it seems abit excessive to squash them after they have posed for the photographs. Thanks again.

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  • 5 Abundance
  • 12 Aug 2021 03:45 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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