Polyrhachis sp. (genus)

A spiny ant at Rocky Hill War Memorial Park and Bush Reserve, Goulburn

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Rocky Hill War Memorial Park and Bush Reserve, Goulburn - 29 May 2024 02:21 PM
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Rocky Hill War Memorial Park and Bush Reserve, Goulburn - 29 May 2024 02:21 PM
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Rocky Hill War Memorial Park and Bush Reserve, Goulburn - 29 May 2024 02:21 PM
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Rocky Hill War Memorial Park and Bush Reserve, Goulburn - 29 May 2024 02:21 PM
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Polyrhachis sp. (genus) 29 May 2024 JonLewis
Unverified 29 May 2024 trevorpreston

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Under a piece of concrete and surrounded by termites.

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JonLewis wrote:
   29 May 2024
Hi Trevor, this is a queen (after losing her wings), probably trying to start a new colony - with no help from the termites. Cheers, Jon

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