Formicidae (family)

Unidentified ant at Yackandandah, VIC

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Formicidae (family) 12 Jan 2025 JonLewis
Unverified 12 Jan 2025 KylieWaldon

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these red ants were almost sculptured in their body shape. Very hard to get photos in the bursaria - they kept disappearing!

2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   12 Jan 2025
Hi Kylie, it's an interesting looking ant, but I can't see it well enough to do an ID. Cheers, Jon
KylieWaldon wrote:
   20 Jan 2025
totally understand JonLewis. :)

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  • bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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