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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Turner, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 20 Jun 2023 JonLewis
Iridomyrmex purpureus 20 Jun 2023 ConBoekel

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Nests in the CPwN Sullivan's Creek, Turner section (terminology?) are quite rare.

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Nearby sightings

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Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 5 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 5 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 5 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 5 Jan 2024 by ConBoekel
Gamochaeta purpurea (Purple Cudweed) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Uroleucon (Uroleucon) sonchi (Sow-thistle Aphid) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Trigonidium australiana (Leaf running cricket) at Sullivans Creek, Turner - 17 Nov 2023 by ConBoekel
Philobota pilipes (A concealer moth) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema hamadryas (Hamadryas leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Bromus hordeaceus (A Soft Brome) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Lolium rigidum (Wimmera Ryegrass) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Festuca sp. (A Fescue) at Turner, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Turner, ACT - 24 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Threskiornis molucca (Australian White Ibis) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (South African Daisy) at Turner, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Turner, ACT - 4 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus (Cotoneaster) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Onesia sp. (genus) (A blow fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Chiromyza sp. (genus) (A soldier fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Veronica persica (Creeping Speedwell) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Turner, ACT - 6 May 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Echium plantagineum (Paterson's Curse) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Inopus sp. (genus) (A sugarcane fly) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Neurogalesus sp. (genus) (Diapriid wasp) at Turner, ACT - 10 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Lactuca serriola (Prickly Lettuce) at Turner, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema hamadryas (Hamadryas leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Hedera sp. (helix or hibernica) (Ivy) at Turner, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Centaurium sp. (Centaury) at Turner, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Turner, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurybrachidae (family) (Unidentified planthopper) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus (Cotoneaster) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Katipo rubrivenosa (A leafhopper) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Turner, ACT - 6 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Katipo rubrivenosa (A leafhopper) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Euphona decolorana (A Tortricid moth (Tortricinae)) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Unidentified gall of Acacia sp. at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Cadmus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cadmus leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Austroacacidiplosis botrycephalae (A Gall Midge) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema hamadryas (Hamadryas leaf beetle) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Erigeron sumatrensis (Tall Fleabane) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Paspalum dilatatum (Paspalum) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Setaria sp. (Pigeon Grass) at Turner, ACT - 5 Apr 2023 by ConBoekel
Cryptoptila immersana (A Tortricid moth) at Turner, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by LD12
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Turner, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by LD12
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Turner, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by LD12
Capua intractana (A Tortricid moth) at Turner, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by LD12
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Turner, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by LD12
Arachnographa micrastrella (A concealer moth) at Turner, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by LD12

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  • 6 Apr 2023 09:27 AM Recorded on
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