Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Bruce, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Apr 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Apr 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Apr 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Apr 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 16 Apr 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 15 Apr 2023 trevorpreston

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JonLewis wrote:
   16 Apr 2023
Hi Trevor, the long, gracile legs suggest it could be I. bicknelli or I. brunneus, but neither looks quite right so it will have to remain a mystery. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 817.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 319 images trained Machine learning
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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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