Meat ants (Iridomyrmex agilis)
Iridomyrmex agilis · Iridomyrmex
Meat ants (Iridomyrmex agilis). Recorded flying from September through December. Large for a dolichoderine (~8-10mm), reddish-brown to black depending on species, notably long-legged. Recorded near 3 of the 306 locations Dealate tracks.
When do meat ants fly?
Recorded flying from September through December. An estimate for the Iridomyrmex genus in New Zealand, not species-specific published research.
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Queen appearance
Large for a dolichoderine (~8-10mm), reddish-brown to black depending on species, notably long-legged. · typical for this genus
fast, erratic runner, highly active and aggressive when disturbed
How to catch a queen ant →No founding care data for Iridomyrmex agilis yet.
Habitat
Soil · also under stones · typical for this genus
After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens. Scan stony ground, paths and kerbs for searching queens.
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