Camponotus aeneopilosus

A Golden-tailed sugar ant at Melba, ACT

Camponotus aeneopilosus at Melba, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 01:00 PM
Camponotus aeneopilosus at Melba, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 01:00 PM
Camponotus aeneopilosus at Melba, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 01:00 PM
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Identification history

Camponotus aeneopilosus 10 Nov 2024 SimonDunstan
Camponotus aeneopilosus 9 Oct 2024 SimonDunstan
Camponotus sp. (genus) 5 Sep 2024 JonLewis
Unidentified 5 Sep 2024 kasiaaus

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   5 Sep 2024
This is a queen after it has mated and lost its wings, looking for somewhere to build a nest. Cheers, Jon
kasiaaus wrote:
   5 Sep 2024
Wow! Thanks Jon. I thought it looked unusual.

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