Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

Rhytidoponera ant at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 20 Apr 2024
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 20 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) 21 Apr 2024 AlisonMilton
Rhytidoponera metallica 20 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) 20 Apr 2024 Hejor1

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   21 Apr 2024
@AlisonMilton Hi again, this one is very probably Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis, which always has no metallic sheen and is generally brownish to black through the body. These ants are a bit darker than most, so might be best to just keep them at genus level. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   21 Apr 2024
Thanks Jon

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  • 20 Apr 2024 09:10 AM Recorded on
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  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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