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Camponotus sp. (genus)

A sugar ant at Aranda, ACT

Camponotus sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jan 2020
Camponotus sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jan 2020
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Identification history

Camponotus sp. (genus) 19 Jan 2020 JonLewis
Unidentified 19 Jan 2020 KMcCue

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User's notes

They erupted whilst I was digging in the garden, so they are covered in dust (soil particles, not ash). Possibly meat ants?

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JonLewis wrote:
   20 Jan 2020
The first image certainly looks like a Camponotus, the second image I’m not so sure.

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Nearby sightings

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Meritastis pyrosemana (A Tortricid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Halone sinuata (Rock Lichen Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Fergusonina sp. (genus) (A gallfly) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Asthenoptycha sphaltica and nearby species at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth (Unidentified - Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 10 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Mar 2021 by KMcCue
Capua intractana (A Tortricid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Aranda, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Capua intractana (A Tortricid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Chloroclystis filata (Filata Moth, Australian Pug Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Tachystola acroxantha (A Concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Aranda, ACT - 9 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Aranda, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Diatenes aglossoides (An Erebid Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Steatoda grossa (Cupboard or Brown house spider) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Hellula hydralis (Cabbage Centre Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Pholcus phalangioides (Daddy-long-legs spider) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Limax maximus (Leopard Slug, Great Grey Slug) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Feb 2021 by KMcCue
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Aranda, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Nacoleia mesochlora (Pied Crambid) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Aranda, ACT - 29 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by KMcCue
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Jan 2021 by KMcCue

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 17 Jan 2020 06:04 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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