Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Aranda, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2021
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2021
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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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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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Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Jan 2024 by KMcCue
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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
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Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
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Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
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Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by KMcCue
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by KMcCue
Blattodea (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at GG182 - 5 Dec 2023 by KMcCue
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Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by KMcCue
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Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Aranda, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by KMcCue

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 1 Sep 2021 11:38 AM Recorded on
  • KMcCue Recorded by

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
  • Up to 796m Recorded at altitude
  • 210 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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  • Description
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