Is this a formica queen?
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Is this a formica queen?
Here is the link:
https://imgur.com/a/INhNA
https://imgur.com/a/INhNA
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Re: Is this a formica queen?
It was found today in Australia, Brisbane. it is about 5mm in length.
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Re: Is this a formica queen?
Is that measurement accurate? There are no Formica in Australia, so no.
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Re: ID Request
Iridomyrmex Sp. Probably - Given The Thorax / Gaster Build.
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Re: Is this a formica queen?
upon further inspection it is about 7mm long
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Re: Is this a formica queen?
Yeah, sounds like Iridomyrmex.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.
Re: Is this a formica queen?
Definitely Iridomyrmex. I caught about 34 of these queens in the past few weeks.
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