Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
To see a diagram of a worker ant illustrating terminology, visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaster_(insect_anatomy)#/media/File:Scheme_ant_worker_anatomy-en.svg
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Discussion
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
Hi Frecko, interesting photos, but can't see the ants well enough to ID them. Cheers, Jon
Unidentified Ant (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
JonLewis
wrote:
Yesterday
@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
JonLewis
wrote:
3 Apr 2025
@AlisonMilton Hi Alison, I’d say it was a tenacious major of Colobopsis gasseri. Cheers, Jon
Camponotus aeneopilosus
AlisonMilton
wrote:
3 Apr 2025
@JonLewis Hi Jon, I recognise the primary ant but I'm curious about the smaller ant clinging to the hind leg. Held on as the ant climbed further up the tree.
Camponotus aeneopilosus
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