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Polyrhachis phryne

1 A spiny ant at Murrumbateman, NSW

Polyrhachis phryne at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2023
Polyrhachis phryne at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Sep 2023
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Polyrhachis phryne 1 Oct 2023 JonLewis
Papyrius nitidus 29 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Polyrhachis phryne 29 Sep 2023 SimoneC

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Photos also show the nest built from dead vegetation at the base of an old dying grevillea. The holes became visible when I moved some dead grass to get at some dead wood, and a number ants emerged when disturbed. They had been covered up when I went back the next day

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JonLewis wrote:
   1 Oct 2023
Thanks Simone. Interesting to the the carton made by these ants. Cheers, Jon

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 29 Sep 2023 04:30 PM Recorded on
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