Pheidole sp. (genus)

Seed-harvesting ant at Higgins, ACT

Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2024
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2024
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2024
Pheidole sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jan 2024
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Pheidole sp. (genus) 25 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton
Podomyrma adelaidae 24 Mar 2024 AlisonMilton

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4 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   24 Mar 2024
Hi Alison, this looks like it is Pheidole to me. What do you think? The major and minor workers are very typical for this genus. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   25 Mar 2024
@JonLewis Hi Jon, I always defer to your exptertise. I was looking at the markings on the abdomen
JonLewis wrote:
   25 Mar 2024
Hi Alison, yes, the markings on the abdomen are very similar, but the major workers with the enormous heads are very distinctive in Pheidole. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   25 Mar 2024
Thanks

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 3 Jan 2024 08:47 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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