Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

Rhytidoponera ant at Deakin, ACT

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Deakin, ACT - 27 Dec 2021
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Identification history

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) 28 Dec 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 27 Dec 2021 LisaH

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I am unsure whether these are coconut ants - I just noticed the casing that I've seen at other sites. The ants were darker, no reddish body (?).

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JonLewis wrote:
   28 Dec 2021
Hi Lisa, yes, you were right. Not sure which species, but certainly Rhytidoponera. The debris on the log could have been an old coconut ant colony, but might also be old beetle frass? Cheers, Jon

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Dec 2021 10:12 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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