Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Higgins Woodland

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 01:09 PM
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023 01:09 PM
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 17 Mar 2024 JonLewis
Unidentified 17 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Mar 2024
Hi Alison. I'm pretty sure it's Iridomyrmex purpureus, but not certain! Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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
  • 363 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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