Iridomyrmex purpureus

2 Meat Ant at Coombs, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Coombs, ACT - 8 Jan 2023
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Coombs, ACT - 8 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 11 Jan 2023 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 11 Jan 2023 AJB

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These ants seem to have displaced the bees at Holder Wetlands on the few remaining flowers

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  • 17 Abundance
  • 8 Jan 2023 09:57 AM Recorded on
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  • tea tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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