Chelaner kiliani

4 Kilian's ant at Acton, ACT

Chelaner kiliani at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Chelaner kiliani at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Chelaner kiliani at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Chelaner kiliani at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
Chelaner kiliani at Acton, ACT - 24 Jun 2022
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Identification history

Chelaner kiliani 25 Jun 2022 JonLewis
Chelaner kiliani 25 Jun 2022 TimL

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The ant on the left of the images held the other's head in its jaws for several minutes without much movement by either of them. They eventually separated and went on their way in opposite directions.

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JonLewis wrote:
   25 Jun 2022
Thanks Tim. Good observation and great photos!

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Chelaner kiliani Scientific name
  • Kilian's ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 680.6m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Monomorium kiliani

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