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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Higgins, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 12 Feb 2023 AlisonMilton

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I don't normally report meat ants as they are so common, but this one was dragging the remnants of an ant so thought it more interesting.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Or bee?
AlisonMilton wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Sorry, I meant bee. It was late at night when I posted. Yawn.

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Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Dec 2023 by AlisonMilton
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Nov 2023 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Crambidae sp. (family) (A crambid snout mouth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rosopaella lopada (A leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Rhinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinaria weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Higgins, ACT - 15 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Higgins, ACT - 15 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Higgins, ACT - 15 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Macrolepiota clelandii (Macrolepiota clelandii) at Higgins, ACT - 15 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Geastrum sp. (Geastrum sp.) at Higgins, ACT - 15 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Hawker, ACT - 30 Dec 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca guildingi (A case moth) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Hawker, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Dec 2020 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Hawker, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Melangyna sp. (genus) (Hover Fly) at Hawker, ACT - 4 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Hawker, ACT - 8 Jun 2019 by Alison Milton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Hawker, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cardiaspina albitextura (White Lace Lerp) at Scullin, ACT - 31 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 31 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Schedotrioza sp. (genus) (A gall forming psyllid) at Scullin, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AlisonMilton
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Dec 2017 by Alison Milton
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Scullin, ACT - 15 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Scullin, ACT - 20 Sep 2017 by Alison Milton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Scullin, ACT - 11 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jan 2017 by AlisonMilton
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Scullin, ACT - 21 Nov 2016 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Scullin, ACT - 20 Nov 2016 by Alison Milton
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Scullin, ACT - 14 Aug 2015 by Alison Milton

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 3 Feb 2023 12:49 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • With the remnants of a European bee Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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