Chelaner kiliani
Kilian's ant at Aranda Bushland
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| Chelaner kiliani | JonLewis | 2 Jun 2024 | |
| Chelaner kiliani | CathB | 1 Jun 2024 |
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User's notes
Seen on several Melichrus in the area. Feeding on nectar?
1 comment
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
Location information
- Coordinates 149.082154-35.268103
- Maps Aranda Bushland
- Places Aranda, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 29 May 2024 01:48 PM Recorded on
- CathB Recorded by
- Melichrus Associated plant
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Chelaner kiliani Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
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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