Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Kambah, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Kambah, ACT - 21 Dec 2025 05:16 PM
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Kambah, ACT - 21 Dec 2025 05:16 PM
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 21 Dec 2025 JonLewis
Unverified 21 Dec 2025 HelenCross

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   21 Dec 2025
A queen that had mated, dropped its wings and is now looking for a place to dig a nest.
HelenCross wrote:
   21 Dec 2025
Thanks Jon, lots around this evening along with those preparing to leave nests

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
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  • Synonyms

    Iridomyrmex purpurea

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