Polyrhachis phryne

A spiny ant at Bobundara, NSW

Polyrhachis phryne at Bobundara, NSW - 12 May 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Bobundara, NSW - 12 May 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Bobundara, NSW - 12 May 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Bobundara, NSW - 12 May 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Bobundara, NSW - 12 May 2023
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Identification history

Polyrhachis phryne 12 May 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 12 May 2023 trevorpreston

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Ants about 8mm, nest under rock.

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Sighting information

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Polyrhachis phryne Scientific name
  • A spiny ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 955.26m Recorded at altitude
  • 72 images trained Machine learning
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