Dolichoderinae (subfamily)

Throsby, ACT

Dolichoderinae (subfamily) at Throsby, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Dolichoderinae (subfamily) at Throsby, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Dolichoderinae (subfamily) at Throsby, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
Dolichoderinae (subfamily) at Throsby, ACT - 23 Oct 2024
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Dolichoderinae (subfamily) 24 Oct 2024 JonLewis
Unidentified 24 Oct 2024 TimL

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The echidna was sighted feeding on ants that were within a fallen branch. In the first image ants can be seen on the echidna's snout and on the spines around its face.

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JonLewis wrote:
   24 Oct 2024
Terrific photos Tim, but can't be sure what the ant is. Most likely Iridomyrmex or Anonychomyrma. Cheers, Jon

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