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Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at Fadden, ACT

Formicidae (family) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2018
Formicidae (family) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2018
Formicidae (family) at Fadden, ACT - 28 Jan 2018
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Formicidae (family) 2 Feb 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 28 Jan 2018 YumiCallaway

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Found drenched in water. A species of ant?

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KimPullen wrote:
   3 Feb 2018
Yes, a queen ant. The abdomen has been unnaturally distended by soaking in water.

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Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Fadden, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by YumiCallaway
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Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Rattus rattus (Black Rat) at Fadden, ACT - 21 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Fadden, ACT - 15 Oct 2016 by ArcherCallaway
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Fadden, ACT - 15 Oct 2016 by RyuCallaway

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  • 28 Jan 2018 11:50 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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