Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at Cotter River, ACT

Formicidae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022
Formicidae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 3 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Formicidae (family) 4 Feb 2022 michaelb
FORMICIDAE 4 Feb 2022 JonLewis
Papyrius sp. (genus) 4 Feb 2022 michaelb
Unidentified 4 Feb 2022 gregbaines

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   4 Feb 2022
Hi Greg and Michael, interesting photos but not enough to go on to make an ID even to genus level. Could be Iridomyrmex or Ochetellus or perhaps one or two other genera. Cheers, Jon
michaelb wrote:
   4 Feb 2022
Thanks Jon, duplicate name removed

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2022 10:25 AM Recorded on
  • gregbaines Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus radiata Associated plant
  • Small black ant Associated Insect
  • 50mm or larger Animal size

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