Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Discussion

JonLewis wrote:

2 hrs ago

Hi @AlisonMilton, there is definitely Camponotus aeneopilosus here, but I think the very cross-looking ant may be another species, but can't be sure. Cheers, Jon

Camponotus sp. (genus)

JonLewis wrote:

3 hrs ago

Hi @AlisonMilton, the first photo is of Iridomyrmex purpureus, the last two photos are of Camponotus suffusus. Cheers, Jon

Camponotus aeneopilosus

AlisonMilton wrote:

30 Mar 2025

@JonLewis Thanks. Hopefully they will be co-operative.

Formicidae (family)

JonLewis wrote:

30 Mar 2025

Looks like Notoncus ectatommoides but can't see them well enough to be sure - they are all looking in the wrong direction! Next time try asking them to say "cheese" before taking the photo? Cheers, Jon

Formicidae (family)

NateKingsford wrote:

30 Mar 2025

@danswell classic C. intrepidus burrow

Camponotus intrepidus