Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
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JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Possibly Nylanderia, but can't be sure from the photos.
Formicidae (family)
JonLewis
wrote:
4 Apr 2025
Hi Frecko, interesting photos, but can't see the ants well enough to ID them. Cheers, Jon
Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
JonLewis
wrote:
4 Apr 2025
@AlisonMilton Hi Alison, I think the ID is probably not sure enough to put it up as a seperate sighting. Cheers, Jon
Camponotus aeneopilosus
AlisonMilton
wrote:
3 Apr 2025
@JonLewis thanks. Should I post a separate ID for it? It was very tenacious
Camponotus aeneopilosus
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