Aphaenogaster longiceps

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Funnel ant at Quaama, NSW

Aphaenogaster longiceps at Quaama, NSW - 3 May 2020 11:21 AM

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Aphaenogaster longiceps	KimPullen	15 May 2020
Unverified	FionaG	3 May 2020

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Smallish ant, approx. 2 mms in length. Body is the colour of honey with abdomen being gold. They seem to shine gold in the sun. Covered in hairs/prickles with two distinctive black thorns pointing towards the abdomen. They have golden 'pearls' mostly along the spine but I have noticed them on other parts as well, in varying sizes. Many nests scattered at the base of trees and independently on the ground. Seemingly non-aggressive. A very beautiful ant.

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FionaG

4 May 2020

Thanks Jackie

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Location information

Coordinates 149.893897 -36.460301
Places Quaama, NSW

Sighting information

16 - 100 Abundance
3 May 2020 11:21 AM Recorded on
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FionaG South Coast NatureMapr Aphaenogaster longiceps Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects

Species information

Aphaenogaster longiceps Scientific name
Funnel ant Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 917m Recorded at altitude
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