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Unidentified ant at Higgins Woodland

Formicidae (family) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
Formicidae (family) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
Formicidae (family) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Formicidae (family) 28 Nov 2023 JonLewis
Camponotus consobrinus 28 Nov 2023 Amata
Acanthinevania sp. (genus) 26 Nov 2023 Trevor

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5 comments

SimoneC wrote:
   28 Nov 2023
Hi @Trevor I’m finding it hard to get a good match for this. The wing venation does not match Acanthinevania, or any other type of Evaniidae wasp. Was it alive when you photographed it?
CathB wrote:
   28 Nov 2023
Could this be an ant? I have seen a few that look like this and have wondered if they were queens whose gasters had been picked off by predators
Amata wrote:
   28 Nov 2023
Suggestion based on similarity between this individual and male Nocturnal Sugar Ants.
SimoneC wrote:
   28 Nov 2023
I did wonder if it might be an ant
JonLewis wrote:
   28 Nov 2023
Hi all, its a male ant that has lost its gaster in some areas unfortunate accident. Can’t ID even to genus. Cheers, Jon

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Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2024 by Untidy
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by lbradley
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet, Common Violet) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by lbradley
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Panesthia australis (Common wood cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Embioptera sp. (order) (Unidentified webspinner) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Higgins Woodland - 25 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Ctenochares bicolorus (Black-tipped orange ichneumon) at Higgins Woodland - 24 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Eumerus sp. (genus) (A hoverfly) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Stenosmylus tenuis (Osmylid lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Pectinariophyes stalii (Tube Spittlebug) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 20 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins Woodland - 12 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Higgins Woodland - 9 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Anthela varia (Hairy Mary) at Higgins Woodland - 5 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis (Manna Gum) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Ephemeroptera (order) (Unidentified Mayfly) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Unplaced externaria (Mahogany Bark Moth (formerly Hypomecis externaria)) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Higgins Woodland - 28 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Eucalyptus viridis (Green Mallee) at Higgins Woodland - 22 Feb 2024 by MattM
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Higgins Woodland - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cirphula pyrrhocnemis (Variable Cirphula) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Higgins Woodland - 13 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Calopompilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Forficula auricularia (European Earwig) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Rytidosperma laeve (Bare-backed Wallaby Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by MattM
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Eragrostis cilianensis (Stinkgrass) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Dasygnathus sp. (genus) (Rhinoceros beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Wahlenbergia multicaulis (Tadgell's Bluebell) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by MattM
Heteronympha penelope (Shouldered Brown) at Higgins Woodland - 20 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Higgins Woodland - 12 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Alternanthera sp. A Flora of NSW (M. Gray 5187) J. Palmer at Higgins Woodland - 10 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Higgins Woodland - 10 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins Woodland - 10 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Higgins Woodland - 7 Jan 2024 by Jillw
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Phoracantha semipunctata (Common Eucalypt Longicorn) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Jan 2024 by Trevor
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Jan 2024 by Untidy
Lomatiini sp. (tribe) (A bee fly) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Fulviella australiana (A mirid bug) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Rutilia (Rutilia) setosa (A bristle fly) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Dec 2023 by Trevor
Chloropidae (family) (Frit fly) at Higgins Woodland - 29 Dec 2023 by Untidy

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