Formicidae (family)

1 Unidentified ant at Tennent, ACT

Formicidae (family) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Aug 2022
Formicidae (family) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Aug 2022
Formicidae (family) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Aug 2022
Formicidae (family) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Aug 2022
Formicidae (family) at Tennent, ACT - 2 Aug 2022
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Formicidae (family) 29 Aug 2022 JonLewis
Unidentified 4 Aug 2022 TimL

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A lone ant foraging amongst the lichen and moss. Its body and legs appear to be covered with hairs, which are most visible in the first image.

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JonLewis wrote:
   29 Aug 2022
Hi Tim, this is a queen that has lost her wings. I'm sorry I can't tell you her name - she looks reminiscent of Notoncus, but I'm not sure. Cheers, Jon

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