Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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NateKingsford
wrote:
Yesterday
@JonLewis, unless she's referring to the 2nd ant? 2 different species present
Camponotus aeneopilosus
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Sorry HW, can’t see this one well enough to ID, though could be a Camponotus. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Hi Alison, I think this is probably Polyrhachis ammon? Cheers, Jon
Camponotus aeneopilosus
KylieWaldon
wrote:
Yesterday
sorry Jon. Only got the one shot. Sometimes when I'm running out of puff this happens!
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
11 Sep 2025
Hi Kylie, your ID might be right but I can’t see it well enough to confirm it, sorry. It always helps if there is more than one photo, taken from different angles. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
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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