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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Aranda, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 14 Nov 2024 NateKingsford
Unidentified 14 Nov 2024 Jubeyjubes

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Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Eupolemus angularis (Acanthosomatid bug) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Cuspicona thoracica (Shield bug) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Dichelachne crinita (Long-hair Plume Grass) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Palaeosia bicosta (Two-ribbed Footman) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Anthrenus verbasci (Varied or Variegated Carpet Beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Germalus victoriae (A seed bug) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Onthophagus australis (Southern dung beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Australiphthiria (genus) (Bee fly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Tabanidae (family) (Unidentified march or horse fly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Alydidae (family) (A broad-headed bug) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Melaleuca parvistaminea (Small-flowered Honey-myrtle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Menida plebeia (Shield Bug) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Homotrysis cisteloides (Darkling beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Nov 2024 by Jubeyjubes
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Aranda, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by lbradley
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Oct 2024 by lbradley
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by lbradley
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2024 by lbradley
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Apr 2024 by lbradley
Viburnum tinus (Laurustinus) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2024 by lbradley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Nov 2023 by lbradley
Hypericum gramineum (Small St Johns Wort) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2023 by lbradley
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2023 by lbradley
Gaudium multicaule (Teatree) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by lbradley
Acacia stricta (Straight Wattle) at Aranda, ACT - 1 Sep 2023 by lbradley
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Setaria parviflora (Slender Pigeon Grass) at Aranda, ACT - 12 May 2023 by lbradley
Hakea salicifolia (Willow-leaved Hakea) at Aranda, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 by lbradley
Acacia stricta (Straight Wattle) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by lbradley
Hedera sp. (helix or hibernica) (Ivy) at Aranda, ACT - 16 Mar 2023 by lbradley
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Tolpis barbata (Yellow Hawkweed) at Aranda, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Hypericum japonicum (Creeping St John's Wort) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by lbradley
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Aranda, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Aranda, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by lbradley
Cerastium glomeratum (Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed) at Aranda, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by lbradley
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatum (A halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by Harrisi
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Aranda, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by Harrisi
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Solanum linearifolium (Kangaroo Apple) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Thysanotus patersonii (Twining Fringe Lily) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Drosera gunniana (Pale Sundew) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Stylidium graminifolium (grass triggerplant) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Acacia stricta (Straight Wattle) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Gonocarpus tetragynus (Common Raspwort) at Aranda, ACT - 5 Oct 2021 by MattFox
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Aranda, ACT - 4 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Urodacus manicatus (Black Rock Scorpion) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jul 2019 by Harrisi
Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 7 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Ptilophorus sp. (genus) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Aranda, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 27 Jun 2018 by CathB
Dysdercus sidae (Pale Cotton Stainer) at Aranda, ACT - 24 Jun 2018 by CathB
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Aranda, ACT - 28 Nov 2015 by MattM
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2015 by MattM
Thysanotus tuberosus subsp. tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2015 by MattM
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2015 by MattM

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Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • wattle Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
  • 582 images trained Machine learning
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