Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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SteveBorkowskis
wrote:
Yesterday
Hi Jon, sorry I just saw your message. The date and time on the sighting are correct. From memory the weather was pretty pleasant at that point, perhaps a light breeze but certainly not windy. Cheers Steve.
Papyrius sp. (genus)
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Hi Wendy, could be Tetramorium, but can’t be sure. Cheers, Jon
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
24 Sep 2025
Hi HappyW, the objects on the branches are scale insects, which produce honeydew which the ants love. Cheers, Jon
Iridomyrmex purpureus
JonLewis
wrote:
23 Sep 2025
Hi Steve, was this sighting from today (23/9/25)? Interested because it was pretty windy today. Cheers, Jon
Papyrius 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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