Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Bruce Ridge

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Bruce Ridge - 23 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 25 Dec 2023 AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex purpureus 25 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Iridomyrmex purpureus 25 Dec 2023 ConBoekel

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Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by ConBoekel
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce Ridge - 25 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Bruce Ridge - 25 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Anthomyia punctipennis at ORD001: OConnor Ridge Drain - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Opisthoncus abnormis (Long-legged Jumper) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Pyracantha fortuneana (Firethorn) at Bruce Ridge - 24 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Rumex sp. (A Dock) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Elaphodes aeneolus (Leaf beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at ORD001: OConnor Ridge Drain - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at ORD001: OConnor Ridge Drain - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Epilobium hirtigerum (Hairy Willowherb) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Lysimachia arvensis (Scarlet Pimpernel) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle, Lightwood) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Australomisidia pilula (Lozenge-shaped Flower Spider) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Opisthoncus serratofasciatus (Chevronned jumper) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Bruce Ridge - 23 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes sp. (genus) (Ringtail damselfy) at Bruce Ridge - 22 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Bruce Ridge - 22 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Bruce Ridge - 22 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Bruce Ridge - 22 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Bruce Ridge - 22 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Epilobium hirtigerum (Hairy Willowherb) at Bruce Ridge - 21 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Hydrocotyle laxiflora (Stinking Pennywort) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Chrysothrix sp. (genus) (A gold dust lichen) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Acacia baileyana (Cootamundra Wattle, Golden Mimosa) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Eupolemus angularis (Acanthosomatid bug) at Bruce Ridge - 20 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Cheilanthes sieberi subsp. sieberi (Mulga Rock Fern) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Heteroteucha translatella (Heteroteucha translatella) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Calomela parilis (Leaf beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Orcus australasiae (Orange-spotted Ladybird) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel
Hedera helix (Ivy) at Bruce Ridge - 18 Mar 2024 by ConBoekel

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 Dec 2023 03:37 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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