Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Apr 2015
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Apr 2015
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Apr 2015
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 30 Dec 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 30 Dec 2021 Caric

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Blewitt's Patch: Ant, lerps and galls

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Nearby sightings

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Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 8 Jan 2024 by Roger
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 8 Jan 2024 by Roger
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Bluetts Block Area - 28 Dec 2023 by Roger
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 17 Dec 2023 by Roger
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Bluetts Block Area - 20 Nov 2023 by Kurt
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina octomaculata (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina nasuta (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Pultenaea procumbens (Bush Pea) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by dwise
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by BethanyDunne
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Aug 2023 by tashiem
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha subsp. macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Bluetts Block Area - 7 Jul 2023 by RobG1
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Kenp12
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 May 2023 by JimL
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by patrickcox
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Stromlo, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Ardices canescens (Dark-spotted Tiger Moth) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by KorinneM
Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Feb 2023 by Tapirlord
Chrysolopus spectabilis (Botany Bay Weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Suhpalacsa flavipes (Yellow Owlfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by Kurt
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by RobG1
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Glycine clandestina (Twining Glycine) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Belenois java (Caper White) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Christine
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Gaudium brevipes (Grey Tea-tree) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Pisolithus sp. (Pisolithus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Jul 2022 by Christine
Riccia sp. (genus) (Liverwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Phaeohelotium (Discinella terrestris aggregate) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022 by Christine
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022 by Christine
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 May 2022 by Christine
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Kenp12
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Psychanisa baliodes (A Case moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Coprinellus etc. (An Inkcap) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Robshelfordia circumducta (Shelford's Variable Cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Stromlo, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iptergonus cionoides (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Feb 2022 by BarrieR
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by pixelnips
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Verbena incompta (Purpletop) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Cyperus sanguinolentus (A Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Vittadinia cuneata var. cuneata (Fuzzy New Holland Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Verbascum thapsus subsp. thapsus (Great Mullein, Aaron's Rod) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Cheilanthes sieberi (Rock Fern) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Celibe limbata (Pie-dish beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by SarahB
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by EggShell
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Stromlo, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 3 Apr 2015 11:49 AM Recorded on
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  • Eucalypt Associated plant
  • Lerp Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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