Melophorus sp. (genus)

Furnace ant at Jerrabomberra, NSW

Melophorus sp. (genus) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 22 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Melophorus sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 22 Nov 2021 SteveBorkowskis

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Ants approximately 6mm long, they were very active running around erratically (making photography difficult), their nest was in a crack in the concrete. I think the one pictured could be a major.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 22 Nov 2021 05:08 PM Recorded on
  • SteveBorkowskis Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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