Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Borough, NSW

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 9 Nov 2026 03:00 PM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by
  • E. mannifera Associated plant
  • Tending leaf hoppers Associated animal
  • 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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