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Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Ant at Higgins Woodland

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 17 Mar 2024 JonLewis
Unidentified 17 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton

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JonLewis wrote:
   17 Mar 2024
Hi Alison. I'm pretty sure it's Iridomyrmex purpureus, but not certain! Cheers, Jon

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Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by Trevor
Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by Jillw
Lophyrotoma analis (Sawfly, Ironbark Sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Sep 2023 by Trevor
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2023 by Untidy
Polygonum sp. (Wireweed) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Sep 2023 by Untidy
Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Sep 2023 by Untidy
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Aug 2023 by Untidy
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Aug 2023 by Untidy
Senecio quadridentatus (Cotton Fireweed) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Aug 2023 by Untidy
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Jul 2023 by Untidy
Hepialidae (family) (Unidentified Swift or Ghost Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Euophryinae sp.(Undescribed) (subfamily) (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Ranunculus lappaceus (Australian Buttercup) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jul 2023 by Untidy
Linum marginale (Native Flax) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Jul 2023 by Untidy
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Ampulicidae (family) (Cockroach Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Chloroclystis approximata (Plumed or Cherry Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jul 2023 by Untidy
Eurymeloides adspersa (Gumtree hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Scutelleridae (family) (Jewel bug, metallic shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Jul 2023 by Trevor
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Epyaxa subidaria (Subidaria Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Jillw
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Trevor
Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) at Higgins, ACT - 29 May 2023 by Jillw
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Untidy
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2023 by Trevor
Ramaria capitata var. capitata (Pale cauliflower coral) at Higgins, ACT - 13 May 2023 by Panterranist
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 May 2023 by Untidy
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 13 May 2023 by Untidy
Tenebrionidae (family) (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2023 by Jillw
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Tapeigaster nigricornis (Striped Sun Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Tapeigaster argyrospila (Fungus fly) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Scoparia (genus) (Unidentified Scoparia moths) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Plantago varia (Native Plaintain) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Higgins, ACT - 22 Apr 2023 by Jillw
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Ogcodes basalis (A hunch-back fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Epithymema incomposita (Chezela group) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Apr 2023 by Trevor
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by Untidy
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by Untidy
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Eucalyptus sp. (A Gum Tree) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Leptotarsus (Habromastix) sp. (sub-genus) (A crane fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lipotriches (Austronomia) phanerura (Halictid Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Psychobiella sp. (genus) (Brown Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Sciaridae sp. (family) (Black fungus gnat) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Phlebopus marginatus (Giant Bolete) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Trevor

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 16 Nov 2023 01:09 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 817.2m Recorded at altitude
  • 220 images trained Machine learning
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