Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Discussion

SimonDunstan wrote:

3 Feb 2025

Possibly M.tarsata drone.

Myrmecia sp. (genus)

SimonDunstan wrote:

2 Feb 2025

Possibly an Ant Drone

Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

JonLewis wrote:

28 Jan 2025

Hi Tim & Simon, the taxonomy of this genus is being revised at the moment and there are probably about three species around Canberra (and probably 8 - 10 species in all) which are very hard to tell apart, so we are recording all coconut ants just at genus level for now. Cheers, Jon

Papyrius sp. (genus)

JonLewis wrote:

25 Jan 2025

Nice photos Alison! Cheers, Jon

Iridomyrmex rufoniger

KylieWaldon wrote:

25 Jan 2025

TY SimonD. I seem to be getting a lot of different ants and ant behaviours this season! :)

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)