Technomyrmex sp. (genus)

Evatt, ACT

Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Nov 2015
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Nov 2015
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Nov 2015
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Nov 2015
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 7 Nov 2015
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Identification history

Technomyrmex sp. (genus) 24 Jun 2020 JonLewis
Crematogaster sp. (genus) 21 Jun 2020 AlisonMilton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) 3 May 2020 TimL
Unidentified 21 Apr 2020 TimL

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   24 Jun 2020
Hi Tim and Alison, this ant is very similar to Crematogaster in head and abdomen (gaster) shape, but a close look turns it into Technomyrmex. The clues are that Crematogaster doesn't often form big groups of ants like this to attack insects (they are more commonly seen on trees looking for honeydew), the uniform dark colour would be unusual in Crematogaster and there is no sign of spines on the rear part of the main body, which you would expect on Crematogaster. There are a few other sightings on Technomyrmex on CNM for comparison. Cheers, Jon
TimL wrote:
   24 Jun 2020
Thanks Jon. Useful information as always.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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  • Technomyrmex sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 816.5m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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