Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Could be Ochetellus, but can't be sure from the photos.
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Sorry Andy, not enough to go on here. Probably Iridomyrmex, but can't be sure from the photos. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
RAllen
wrote:
18 Mar 2025
See sighting 4654124
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie)
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie)
Myrmecia sp. (genus)
Mike
wrote:
17 Mar 2025
There were only a few climbing the tree, not like the dozens that filled my shoes and climbed my legs a few minutes before. I shouldn't stand still to take photos.
Iridomyrmex purpureus
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