Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at Aranda, ACT

Formicidae (family) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Aug 2023
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Formicidae (family) 13 Aug 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 8 Aug 2023 KMcCue

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Surely this ant is a potential pollinator?

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JonLewis wrote:
   13 Aug 2023
Hi Kevin, yes, I think you are right about being a potential pollinator, but can't really see the ant well enough to be confident of the ID - looks like an Iridomyrmex, but can't be sure. Cheers, Jon
   16 Aug 2023
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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