Polyrhachis sp. (genus)

1 A spiny ant at Wellington Point, QLD

Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 20 Jan 2023
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 20 Jan 2023
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 20 Jan 2023
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 20 Jan 2023
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 20 Jan 2023
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Polyrhachis sp. (genus) 10 Jan 2025 JonLewis
Unidentified 26 Jan 2023 TimL

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A very active queen who had lost her wings. Seen in a defensive posture in the first, second and fourth images.

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Jan 2025
Probably Polyrhachis australis.

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