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Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at Higgins Woodland

Formicidae (family) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023
Formicidae (family) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Formicidae (family) 25 Nov 2023 JonLewis
Pheidole sp. (genus) 25 Nov 2023 CarbonAI
Unidentified 25 Nov 2023 Untidy

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Tiny red ants (<2mm) carrying the stamens from eucalypt flowers into the cracks on the tree.

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   25 Nov 2023
Hi Untidy, nice observation about the stamens being carried away, but can’t be sure about the ant ID from the photos. Cheers, Jon
Untidy wrote:
   25 Nov 2023
Thank you, Jon. Might see if we can get a better photo tomorrow with a different camera/lens.

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  • Eucalyptus blakelyi Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower

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