Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)
Ant at Watson, ACT
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| Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) | JonLewis | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| Formicidae (family) | JenniM | 20 Oct 2026 |
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URBAN SURVEY WATSON - Wade St Park
Many ants seen but very fast and hide very quickly. Total ants all species est as 100-1000 but possibly more.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.151124-35.237052
- Altitude 622.0m
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 17 Oct 2026 11:29 AM Recorded on
- JenniM Recorded by
- Capeweed Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- JenniM 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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