Chelaner kiliani

Kilian's ant at Aranda Bushland

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Identification history

	Chelaner kiliani	2 Jun 2024	JonLewis
	Chelaner kiliani	1 Jun 2024	CathB

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Seen on several Melichrus in the area. Feeding on nectar?

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JonLewis wrote:

2 Jun 2024

Hi Cath, nice photos and good ID. And yes, I would guess they are gathering nectar. Melichrus seems to be very important for lots of insects and birds at this time of year. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

4 - 15 Abundance
29 May 2024 01:48 PM Recorded on
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CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Chelaner kiliani Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects

Additional information

Melichrus Associated plant
Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

Chelaner kiliani Scientific name
Kilian's ant Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 783.9m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Monomorium kiliani

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