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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Jerrabomberra, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 25 Oct 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 25 Oct 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 25 Oct 2022
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Jerrabomberra, ACT - 25 Oct 2022
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Iridomyrmex purpureus 25 Oct 2022 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 25 Oct 2022 Mike

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Hundreds of alates. Some ants seemed to be carrying pupae.

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