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Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

Featured sightings

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Wellington Point, QLD - 20 Jan 2023 by TimL

Myrmecia fulvipes (Red-legged Toothless bull ant) at Throsby, ACT - 16 Nov 2024 by TimL

Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Tennent, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by patrickcox

Camponotus intrepidus (Flumed Sugar Ant) at Aranda, ACT - 27 Jun 2024 by NateKingsford

Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Hall, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by Anna123

Polyrhachis semiaurata (A golden spiny ant) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 6 Jul 2024 by debhart

Amblyopone australis (Slow Ant) at Lake Ginninderra - 4 Jul 2024 by kasiaaus

Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Guerilla Bay, NSW - 10 Mar 2019 by David

Latest sightings

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) at City, ACT - 3 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Polyrhachis semiaurata at Parkes, ACT - 3 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) at Manton, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Watson, ACT - 2 Feb 2025 by Hejor1

Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 2 Feb 2025 by CathB

Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) at Aranda, ACT - 2 Feb 2025 by CathB

Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) at Melba, ACT - 27 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Parkes, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Watson, ACT - 30 Jan 2025 by sbittinger

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Gundaroo, NSW - 26 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Gundaroo, NSW - 26 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Papyrius sp. (genus) (A Coconut Ant) at Parkes, ACT - 25 Jan 2025 by TimL

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2025 by CathB

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2025 by CathB

Myrmecia nigrocincta (Jumper ant, jumping jack) at Emu Heights, NSW - 6 Nov 2024 by SimonDunstan

Formicidae (family) at Melba, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by kasiaaus

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Tomakin, NSW - 26 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Tomakin, NSW - 26 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Tomakin, NSW - 26 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Jan 2025 by Berlge

Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Tinderry, NSW - 26 Jan 2025 by danswell

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Myrmicinae (subfamily) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Dunbogan, NSW - 25 Jan 2025 by LPW

Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Mogo, NSW - 12 Jan 2025 by DavidDedenczuk

Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Macgregor, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by AlisonMilton

Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Surf Beach, NSW - 25 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Wodonga, VIC - 12 Jan 2025 by KylieWaldon

Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Wodonga, VIC - 12 Jan 2025 by KylieWaldon

Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Ainslie, ACT - 24 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Leneva, VIC - 12 Jan 2025 by KylieWaldon

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Wodonga, VIC - 11 Jan 2025 by KylieWaldon

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Wodonga, VIC - 11 Jan 2025 by KylieWaldon

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Wodonga, VIC - 11 Jan 2025 by KylieWaldon

Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Hartley, NSW - 7 Nov 2024 by SimonDunstan

Camponotus intrepidus (Flumed Sugar Ant) by Paul4K

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Throsby, ACT - 1 Dec 2024 by TimL

Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Russell, ACT - 21 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Braidwood, NSW - 20 Jan 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Russell, ACT - 20 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Papyrius sp. (genus) (A Coconut Ant) at Symonston, ACT - 20 Jan 2025 by Mike

Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Throsby, ACT - 1 Dec 2024 by TimL

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Lane Cove, NSW - 16 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Tetramorium / Austromorium (genus group) (Pennant ants) at Campbelltown, NSW - 15 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Leptomyrmex sp. (genus) (Spider ant) at East Killara, NSW - 16 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Lane Cove, NSW - 16 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Tetramorium / Austromorium (genus group) (Pennant ants) at Lane Cove, NSW - 16 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Lane Cove, NSW - 16 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Braddon, ACT - 15 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Linley Point, NSW - 17 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Linley Point, NSW - 17 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Rhytidoponera aspera (Greenhead ant) at Lindfield, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at North Ryde, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Myrmecia nigrocincta (Jumper ant, jumping jack) at Lindfield, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at North Ryde, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at North Ryde, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Platythyrea parallela at North Ryde, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at North Ryde, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at North Ryde, NSW - 18 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Ochetellus sp. (genus) (Black House Ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Goulburn, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by Hejor1

Myrmecia fulvipes (Red-legged Toothless bull ant) at Campbell, ACT - 19 Jan 2025 by NateKingsford

Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Campbell, ACT - 19 Jan 2025 by NateKingsford

Camponotus nigroaeneus (Sugar ant) at Aranda, ACT - 17 Jan 2025 by NateKingsford

Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Jan 2025 by NateKingsford

Camponotus nigriceps (Black-headed sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Jan 2025 by NateKingsford

Camponotus claripes (Pale-legged sugar ant) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Jan 2025 by NateKingsford

Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Bungonia, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston

Myrmecia tarsata (Bull ant or Bulldog ant) at Bungonia, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by trevorpreston

Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2025 by ConBoekel

Colobopsis gasseri (An arboreal ant) at Gungahlin, ACT - 12 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Dec 2024 by AlisonMilton

Camponotus intrepidus (Flumed Sugar Ant) at Ingeegoodbee, NSW - 12 Jan 2025 by RobParnell

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Discussion

SimonDunstan wrote:

3 Feb 2025

Possibly M.tarsata drone.

Myrmecia sp. (genus)

SimonDunstan wrote:

2 Feb 2025

Possibly an Ant Drone

Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

JonLewis wrote:

28 Jan 2025

Hi Tim & Simon, the taxonomy of this genus is being revised at the moment and there are probably about three species around Canberra (and probably 8 - 10 species in all) which are very hard to tell apart, so we are recording all coconut ants just at genus level for now. Cheers, Jon

Papyrius sp. (genus)

JonLewis wrote:

25 Jan 2025

Nice photos Alison! Cheers, Jon

Iridomyrmex rufoniger

KylieWaldon wrote:

25 Jan 2025

TY SimonD. I seem to be getting a lot of different ants and ant behaviours this season! :)

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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Iridomyrmex sp. (genus)

Polyrhachis semiaurata

Camponotus consobrinus at Watson, ACT

Crematogaster sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT

Rhytidoponera metallica at Watson, ACT

Camponotus consobrinus at Watson, ACT

Rhytidoponera metallica at Watson, ACT

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT

Crematogaster sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT

Species Richness Score (SRS)

326

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