Ochetellus sp. (genus)

Black House Ant at Acton, ACT

Ochetellus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021
Ochetellus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021
Ochetellus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021
Ochetellus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Ochetellus sp. (genus) 7 Dec 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 7 Dec 2021 TimL

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Sighted emerging from a handrail adjacent to ANBG's Red Centre. It was noticeable that several of the worker ants had red mites attached to their legs. These are shown in following sighting 4411613. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of the ants.

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  • 3 Dec 2021 12:16 PM Recorded on
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