Meat ants (Iridomyrmex purpureus)

Iridomyrmex purpureus · Iridomyrmex

Meat ants (Iridomyrmex purpureus). Recorded flying in October. Large for a dolichoderine (~8-10mm), reddish-brown to black depending on species, notably long-legged. Recorded near 9 of the 198 locations Dealate tracks.

When do meat ants fly?

Recorded flying in October.

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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

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No founding care data for Iridomyrmex purpureus 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.

Recorded near

Adelaide Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan City Cairns Melbourne, City of Port Phillip Newcastle Perth Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong Toowoomba Townsville

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