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Iridomyrmex rufoniger

Tufted Tyrant Ant at Holt, ACT

Iridomyrmex rufoniger at Holt, ACT - 15 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex rufoniger 23 Mar 2023 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 22 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 15 Mar 2023 Cristy1676

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Hello, I'd love an ID on this ant species. It appears to be drinking from the bottoms of some kind of leaf hopper. there is one in particular with a very full gaster!

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • Leaf Hoper? Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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