Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Bruce, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 3 Sep 2023 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 2 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Iridomyrmex purpureus 2 Sep 2023 ConBoekel

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Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Erechthias mystacinella (Tineidae) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Alcaeus varicornis (Acacia shield bug) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Melanterius costipennis (A weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Pseudozaphanera wariensis (A whitefly) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Neolaemosaccus longimanus (A weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Edusella sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Oct 2024 by kasiaaus
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides pulchra (Gumtree hopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AlisonMilton
Conicochernes sp. (genus) (Chernetid Pseudoscorpion) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 5 Jul 2024 by kasiaaus
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 5 Jul 2024 by kasiaaus
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 5 Jul 2024 by kasiaaus
Vallisneria australis (Ribbonweed, Eelweed) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Mar 2024 by JohnGiacon
Schoenoplectiella mucronata (A Sedge) at CHC300: Calvary Hospital Pond - 10 Mar 2024 by JohnGiacon
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 10 Mar 2024 by JohnGiacon
Spilopelia chinensis (Spotted Dove) at Bruce Ridge - 10 Mar 2024 by JohnGiacon
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 18 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 18 Jan 2024 by JohnGiacon
Philobota impletella Group (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria sp. (genus) (Mirid plant bug) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Dipsiathus pallidifrons (Achilid planthopper) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Nitidulidae sp. (family) (Sap beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Epamoebus ziczac (Zigzag flower weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Stathmopoda crocophanes (Yellow Stathmopoda Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Acizzia sp. (genus) (Unidentified wattle psyllid) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Epamoebus ziczac (Zigzag flower weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Bibionomorpha (infraorder) (Unidentified Gnat, Gall Midge or March Fly) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata (African Olive) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by jpittock
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Sep 2023 by jpittock
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Australoplana alba (A flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Pisolithus marmoratus (Horse Dung Fungus) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Styphelia humifusum (Cranberry Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hakea decurrens subsp. decurrens (Bushy Needlewood) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Erythraeidae (family) (Erythraeid mite) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Sidymella sp. (genus) (A crab spider) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hepialidae (family) IMMATURES (Unidentified IMMATURE Swift or Ghost Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Chostonectes gigas (A predaceous diving beetles) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Fraxinus sp. (An Ash) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Typha sp. (Cumbungi) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Senecio sp. (A Fireweed) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Uromycladium sp. (A gall forming rust fungus) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Potamogeton sp. (Pondweed) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi (Mulga Rock Fern) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel

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Sighting information

  • 4 Abundance
  • 23 Aug 2023 01:23 PM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
  • 574 images trained Machine learning
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