Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 22 Feb 2023 JonLewis
Dolichoderinae (subfamily) 22 Feb 2023 JonLewis
Dolichoderinae (subfamily) 20 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton

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I accidently dislodged a small rock. Replaced it after taking these photos, but a couple of the larvae look larger than the ants themselves. A good comparison in size in the 4th photo.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   22 Feb 2023
Hi Alison, these are likely to be Iridomyrmex bicknelli. The very large larvae are queens. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   22 Feb 2023
Thanks Jon. That was my guess also about the larvae.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 31 Jan 2023 11:32 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Larvae Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 796m Recorded at altitude
  • 210 images trained Machine learning
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