Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Probably in the Rhytidoponera taurus species group
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)
JonLewis
wrote:
2 Nov 2025
Hi Alison, think this might be Podomyrma elongata, but not sure. Cheers, Jon
Podomyrma sp. (genus)
JonLewis
wrote:
31 Oct 2025
Sounds like a perfect place for keeping the brood warm and growing quickly. The ants say thank you!
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)
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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