Melophorus sp. (genus)

Furnace ant at Glen Fergus, NSW

Melophorus sp. (genus) at Glen Fergus, NSW - 19 Nov 2022
Melophorus sp. (genus) at Glen Fergus, NSW - 19 Nov 2022
Melophorus sp. (genus) at Glen Fergus, NSW - 19 Nov 2022
Melophorus sp. (genus) at Glen Fergus, NSW - 19 Nov 2022
Melophorus sp. (genus) at Glen Fergus, NSW - 19 Nov 2022
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Melophorus sp. (genus) 20 Nov 2022 JonLewis
Unidentified 20 Nov 2022 trevorpreston

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JonLewis wrote:
   20 Nov 2022
Hi Trevor, the two ants you have photographed are two castes of this polymorphic species. It's probably Melophorus aeneovirens, but can't be sure from the photos. Cheers, Jon

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  • 20 Abundance
  • 19 Nov 2022 10:09 AM Recorded on
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  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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