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Chelaner kiliani

Kilian's ant at Aranda Bushland

Chelaner kiliani at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024
Chelaner kiliani at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024
Chelaner kiliani at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024
Chelaner kiliani at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024
Chelaner kiliani at Aranda Bushland - 29 May 2024
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Identification history

Chelaner kiliani 2 Jun 2024 JonLewis
Chelaner kiliani 1 Jun 2024 CathB

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Seen on several Melichrus in the area. Feeding on nectar?

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JonLewis wrote:
   2 Jun 2024
Hi Cath, nice photos and good ID. And yes, I would guess they are gathering nectar. Melichrus seems to be very important for lots of insects and birds at this time of year. Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Melichrus Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

  • Chelaner kiliani Scientific name
  • Kilian's ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 680.6m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Monomorium kiliani

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