6 Kilian's ant at Paddys River, ACT
Identification history
| Chelaner kiliani | 8 May 2026 | JonLewis | ||
| Chelaner kiliani | 8 May 2026 | TimL |
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User's notes
I'm not sure if the identification is correct. The small ant appeared to have similar markings and colouration to a Kilian's ant. I think this is a Queen as there are the partially removed wings visible in the images. Sighted on a metal handrail at Tidbinbilla's Sanctuary and constantly on the move.
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JonLewis
wrote:
8 May 2026
Hi TimL, beautiful pictures and I think that's a really good ID. Check out the images at the site below. Cheers Jon
https://www.antweb.org/specimenImages.do?name=casent0217886
https://www.antweb.org/specimenImages.do?name=casent0217886
Location information
- Coordinates 148.907183-35.465538
- Altitude 783.9m
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 6 May 2026 12:32 PM Recorded on
- TimL Recorded by
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Collections
TimL NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Chelaner kiliani Featured Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Additional information
- 5mm to 12mm 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
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Monomorium kiliani
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
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