Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Symonston, ACT

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Iridomyrmex purpureus JonLewis 10 Sep 2026
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Sighting information

  • At least 1 Abundance
  • 10 Sep 2026 04:07 PM Recorded on
  • Mike Recorded by
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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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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Quality score 5 / 7
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