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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Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Juncus remotiflorus (Diffuse Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Poa sieberiana (Poa Tussock) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Pterophoridae (family) (A Plume Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Dichelachne sp. (Plume Grasses) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Schoenoplectiella mucronata (A Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Lolium arundinaceum (Tall Fescue) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Caenoplana bicolor (Two-tone Planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon
Arachnocrea scabrida at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Heino1
Tomentella sp. at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Heino1
Lepiota s.l. at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Scutigeridae (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Juncus remotiflorus (Diffuse Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by tpreston
Cormocephalus aurantiipes (Orange-legged Centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by Tapirlord
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Jul 2021 by AlisonMilton
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock
Pyralidae (family) (A Pyralid Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Taxeotis intextata (Looper Moth, Grey Taxeotis) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Bron
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by Bron
Stylidium graminifolium (grass triggerplant) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Heteromastix sp. (genus) (Soldier beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Bron
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Gryllotalpa nitidula (Mole Cricket) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Laccotrephes tristis (Water Scorpion or Toe-biter) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Diemenia rubromarginata (Pink-margined bug) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Ceraon sp. (genus) (2-horned tree hopper) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by Bron
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by Bron
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by Bron

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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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