Camponotus suffusus

Golden-tailed sugar ant at Higgins, ACT

Camponotus suffusus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022
Camponotus suffusus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022
Camponotus suffusus at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022
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Camponotus suffusus 10 Jan 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 29 Dec 2022 AlisonMilton

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AlisonMilton wrote:
   29 Dec 2022
@JonLewis Jon, the red head on this one has me confused. Thanks
JonLewis wrote:
   10 Jan 2023
Hi Alison, sorry for the slow response - just got back to this after a few weeks off. This species sometimes has a dark red head - if you look through the CNM images you will find one or two other sightings with similar coloured heads. I think it's likely that the head gets darker as the ant ages, eventually looking blackish - many ants start out with fairly light colours which get darker as they mature, particularly as they spend time out of the nest foraging in the daylight. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   10 Jan 2023
Thanks Jon.

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Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Tipulidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
Homotrysis scutellaris (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by AlisonMilton
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Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by AlisonMilton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Dec 2021 by AlisonMilton
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2021 by AlisonMilton
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Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
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Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Higgins, ACT - 11 May 2020 by Alison Milton
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jan 2020 by Alison Milton
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Cardiaspina sp. (genus) (Lace or Basket lerp) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
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Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmeleontidae (family) (Unidentified Antlion Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Radumeris tasmaniensis (Yellow Hairy Flower Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jan 2019 by Alison Milton
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2018 by Alison Milton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Higgins, ACT - 5 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
Philobota productella (Pasture Tunnel Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Feb 2017 by AlisonMilton

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  • 22 Dec 2022 12:47 PM Recorded on
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