Anonychomyrma sp. (genus)
Black Cocktail Ant at Bobundara, NSW
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| Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 3 Oct 2023 | |
| Crematogaster sp. (genus) | AlisonMilton | 3 Oct 2023 |
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2 comments
3 Oct 2023
Hi Alison, Anonychomyrma and Crematogaster are both arboreal ants that look similar but, despite having similar common names, they are not closely related. The shape of the abdomen and head are the most distinctive differences between them. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Coordinates 149.004358-36.465972
- Altitude 921.3m
- Maps Bobundara Nature Reserve
- Places Bobundara, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 27 Sep 2023 04:26 PM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
- Eucalyptus Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- AlisonMilton Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Black Cocktail Ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1183.98m Recorded at altitude
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