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Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Jan 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Jan 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Jan 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Jan 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 15 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Rhytidoponera metallica 16 Jan 2023 TimL

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The ants and their eggs were exposed when a garden paver was moved. Once exposed, a steady stream of fast moving ants appeared to carry the eggs below ground. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 15 Jan 2023 12:11 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Eggs Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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