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Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Paddys River, ACT

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2018
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Apr 2018
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 21 Apr 2018 KimPullen
Crematogaster sp. (genus) 21 Apr 2018 RodDeb

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they were on a tree we brushed lucky the ant didn't bite

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 20 Apr 2018 01:28 PM Recorded on
  • RodDeb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 817.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 220 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information

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  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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