Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)
Ant at Bruce, ACT
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| Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 1 hr ago | |
| Unverified | kasiaaus | Yesterday |
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I don't understand why there are both large and small larvae in the nest. Is it two species?
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54 min ago
Hi kasiaaus, good observation. The very large larvae are almost certainly the same species as the small ones, but the small ones are likely to become workers, while the large ones will probably become queens. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Coordinates 149.076530-35.249530
- Altitude 617.0m
- Maps Flea Bog Flat to Emu Creek Corridor
- Places Bruce, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 10 Oct 2026 01:08 PM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- kasiaaus NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1600.7m Recorded at altitude
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