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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Paddys River, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 8 Feb 2022 JonLewis
Unidentified 7 Feb 2022 HelenCross

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Have also added sighting 4423270 for the insect larvae

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Amyema cambagei (Sheoak Mistletoe) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 12 Apr 2024 by HelenCross
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 4 Feb 2024 by HelenCross
Amyema cambagei (Sheoak Mistletoe) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 25 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 25 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Xyloperga lalage (A perginae sawfly) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 25 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 19 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Ogyris amaryllis (Satin Azure) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 19 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 19 Jan 2024 by HelenCross
Ogyris amaryllis (Satin Azure) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 30 Dec 2023 by HelenCross
Dicaeum hirundinaceum (Mistletoebird) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 30 Dec 2023 by HelenCross
Aenetus ligniveren (Common Splendid Ghost Moth) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 30 Dec 2023 by HelenCross
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 30 Dec 2023 by HelenCross
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 19 Dec 2023 by HelenCross
Ogyris amaryllis (Satin Azure) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 12 Dec 2023 by HelenCross
Amyema cambagei (Sheoak Mistletoe) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 14 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 14 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Daviesia mimosoides subsp. mimosoides at Tuggeranong, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Hypertrophidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Twig Moth) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 16 Oct 2023 by HelenCross
Amyema cambagei (Sheoak Mistletoe) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by HelenCross
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Tuggeranong, ACT - 15 Oct 2023 by HelenCross
Proteuxoa sanguinipuncta (Blood-spotted Noctuid) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2023 by HelenCross
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Aporocera (Aporocera) speciosa (Leaf Beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by HelenCross
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Kambah, ACT - 27 Nov 2022 by HelenCross
Accipiter fasciatus (Brown Goshawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Sep 2022 by HelenCross
Amyema cambagei (Sheoak Mistletoe) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Sep 2022 by HelenCross
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 4 Mar 2022 by HelenCross
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Kambah, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Agriomyia sp. (genus) (Yellow flower wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Heliocosma (genus - immature) (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at Lions Youth Haven - Westwood Farm A.C.T. - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Castiarina crenata (Jewel beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) alleynae at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Kambah, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 7 Feb 2022 by HelenCross
Austroargiolestes icteromelas (Common Flatwing) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Dec 2021 by HelenCross

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 7 Feb 2022 04:59 PM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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  • Casuarina Associated plant
  • Insect larvae in sighting 4423270 Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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