Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Discussion

JonLewis wrote:

13 Apr 2025

Hi Trevor, an interesting queen, but not sure about the genus. Cheers.

Formicidae (family)

JonLewis wrote:

13 Apr 2025

So, they don't just collect seeds!

Pheidole sp. (genus)

JonLewis wrote:

13 Apr 2025

Hi Cath, these don't look like Pheidole, but they could be one of several other genera including Doleromyrma and Arnoldius - these small ants are hard to be sure about unless you have them under the microscope. Cheers, Jon

Formicidae (family)

JonLewis wrote:

10 Apr 2025

@NateKingsford - Hi Nate, I have added Camponotus loweryi but you will have to confirm it as I don't know the ant and it looks like it could be confused with a couple of other species (according to the blurb in AntWiki). Cheers, Jon

Unverified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

JonLewis wrote:

9 Apr 2025

@NateKingsford No worries I’ll do it. Cheers.

Polyrhachis tubifera