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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Downer, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Downer, ACT - 30 Jul 2021
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 4 Aug 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 3 Aug 2021 Christine

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Field Furnace Ant? Ran quickly away, under sticks etc, so did not get a great pic.

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JonLewis wrote:
   4 Aug 2021
Hi Christine, the colour of meat ants varies quite a bit, becoming quite red at times. On your photo you can still see some purple iridescence on the body. Cheers, Jon

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  • 30 Jul 2021 02:56 PM Recorded on
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