Camponotus consobrinus

2 Banded sugar ant at Acton, ACT

Camponotus consobrinus at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022
Camponotus consobrinus at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022
Camponotus consobrinus at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022
Camponotus consobrinus at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022
Camponotus consobrinus at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2022
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Camponotus consobrinus 10 Oct 2022 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 7 Oct 2022 TimL

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The sequence of images shows a lone meat ant futilely trying to clear water drops from its body, legs and antennae during recent pouring rain. Sighted on a retaining wall at ANBG's Red Centre.

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Oct 2022
Hi Tim, nice photos! Jon

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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