Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
To see a diagram of a worker ant illustrating terminology, visit:
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HelenCross
wrote:
21 Dec 2025
Thanks Jon, lots around this evening along with those preparing to leave nests
Iridomyrmex purpureus
JonLewis
wrote:
21 Dec 2025
A queen that had mated, dropped its wings and is now looking for a place to dig a nest.
Iridomyrmex purpureus
JonLewis
wrote:
8 Dec 2025
Hi Alison, I'd guess this was Technomyrmex but can't be sure. Cheers, Jon
Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Csteele4
wrote:
4 Dec 2025
@JonLewis an interesting analogy! Unfortunately yes, the little guys were mostly flicked off.
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group
JonLewis
wrote:
3 Dec 2025
Looks like David vs Goliath but David not necessarily successful this time.
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group
Significant sightings
- Solenopsis invicta at Karalee, QLD
- Papyrius nitidus at Latham, ACT
- Papyrius sp (undescribed) at Jerrabomberra, NSW
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Whitlam, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Strathnairn, ACT
- Notoncus gilberti at Acton, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Watson, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Tharwa, ACT
- Papyrius nitidus at Throsby, ACT
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