Pheidole sp. (genus)

3 Seed-harvesting ant at Higgins Woodland

Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
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Pheidole sp. (genus) 26 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton
Pheidole sp. (genus) 26 Nov 2023 CarbonAI
Unidentified 26 Nov 2023 Untidy

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Trying for some better photos of this microscopic red ant making its home in the crack of a Blakelys Red Gum, sealing itself in by covering up the cracks with plant material including stamens from the eucalypt flowers. Photos taken by my husband. Relates to https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4530567

4 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   26 Nov 2023
Great photos.
Untidy wrote:
   26 Nov 2023
Thanks, Alison. I will pass your comment on to Tim as he took the photos. They are such interesting little ants and so busy!
HelenCross wrote:
   26 Nov 2023
Great observation and photos!
Untidy wrote:
   27 Nov 2023
Thank you, Helen.

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  • Blakelys Red Gum Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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