Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Aranda, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 11:38 AM
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 11:38 AM
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. 5 Sep 2021 JonLewis
Formicidae (family) 2 Sep 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 1 Sep 2021 KMcCue

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User's notes

First sunny day and they were ready for it. Have added a photo which may make it clearer

3 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   2 Sep 2021
Hi KMcCue, nice photo but I can't tell what the ants are, sorry. They certainly look eager to go though! Cheers, Jon
KMcCue wrote:
   2 Sep 2021
Jon
Have added a photo for clarity, the ant in the greenery may be identifiable.
JonLewis wrote:
   5 Sep 2021
Thanks K. Cheers, Jon

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Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 817.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 363 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

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