Rhytidoponera metallica

Greenhead ant at Wellington Point, QLD

Rhytidoponera metallica at Wellington Point, QLD - suppressed
Rhytidoponera metallica at Wellington Point, QLD - suppressed
Rhytidoponera metallica at Wellington Point, QLD - suppressed
Rhytidoponera metallica at Wellington Point, QLD - suppressed
Rhytidoponera metallica at Wellington Point, QLD - suppressed
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Identification history

Rhytidoponera metallica 10 Jan 2025 JonLewis
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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