Dolichoderus sp. (genus)

A dolly ant at Tinderry, NSW

Dolichoderus sp. (genus) at Tinderry, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
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Dolichoderus sp. (genus) 12 Dec 2022 JonLewis
Camponotus suffusus 12 Dec 2022 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 12 Dec 2022 danswell

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danswell wrote:
   12 Dec 2022
Ants tending(?) a leaf hopper on a Snow gum sapling.
AlisonMilton wrote:
   12 Dec 2022
Yes, tending a leafhopper
JonLewis wrote:
   12 Dec 2022
Hi Danswell & Alison, yes, definitely attending a leafhopper to get free honeydew, but it's not a Camponotus, it's a species of Dolichoderus. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   13 Dec 2022
Thanks Jon

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