Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at The Pinnacle

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at The Pinnacle - 3 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 11 Dec 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 9 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton

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JonLewis wrote:
   11 Dec 2023
Hi Alison, I'd guess this was Iridomyrmex mayri based on the general shape and long legs, but can't be sure. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   11 Dec 2023
Thanks Jon

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 3 Nov 2023 01:50 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • paper daisy Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 817.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 302 images trained Machine learning
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