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Ant photography thread

Started By Billy , Sep 9 2015 7:47 AM

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#621 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 19 2021 - 3:39 AM

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A Rhytidoponera aspera I saw today in Victoria, Australia. Photos don't do their colours justice.

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#622 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 21 2021 - 3:09 PM

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A Pseudonotoncus sp. that I see quite frequently here in Melbourne. I like the look of these ants.

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#623 Offline ANTdrew - Posted November 21 2021 - 3:47 PM

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A Pseudonotoncus sp. that I see quite frequently here in Melbourne. I like the look of these ants.

Wow! So much diversity.
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#624 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 22 2021 - 9:06 PM

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I am seeing a lot of these small ants around at the moment - Meranoplus puryi

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#625 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 26 2021 - 2:33 PM

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A really common Aphaenogaster longiceps. These ants are by far the most common ant species in bushland in Melbourne, Victoria.

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#626 Offline PaigeX - Posted November 26 2021 - 7:32 PM

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I am seeing a lot of these small ants around at the moment - Meranoplus puryi

Man! this one is so cute! I've seen similar ones around here in QLD sunshine coast. I'm so happy to see an Aussie ant photographer. Lovely pictures btw.


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#627 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 26 2021 - 8:41 PM

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I am seeing a lot of these small ants around at the moment - Meranoplus puryi

Man! this one is so cute! I've seen similar ones around here in QLD sunshine coast. I'm so happy to see an Aussie ant photographer. Lovely pictures btw.

 

I am from the Sunshine Coast but stuck in Melbourne until the borders open. I have photos of Aphaenogaster from the Coast, not sure if they are the same species though.


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#628 Offline PaigeX - Posted November 26 2021 - 8:56 PM

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I am seeing a lot of these small ants around at the moment - Meranoplus puryi

Man! this one is so cute! I've seen similar ones around here in QLD sunshine coast. I'm so happy to see an Aussie ant photographer. Lovely pictures btw.

 

I am from the Sunshine Coast but stuck in Melbourne until the borders open. I have photos of Aphaenogaster from the Coast, not sure if they are the same species though.

 

Oh man that sucks big time! I'll pray for your safe travels and wellbeing <3
 


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#629 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 27 2021 - 4:00 AM

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I am seeing a lot of these small ants around at the moment - Meranoplus puryi

Man! this one is so cute! I've seen similar ones around here in QLD sunshine coast. I'm so happy to see an Aussie ant photographer. Lovely pictures btw.

 

I am from the Sunshine Coast but stuck in Melbourne until the borders open. I have photos of Aphaenogaster from the Coast, not sure if they are the same species though.

 

Oh man that sucks big time! I'll pray for your safe travels and wellbeing <3
 

 

I replied to the wrong picture I just realised. I haven't seen any Meranoplus in Qld yet but now I have an idea of the environment they live in, so fingers crossed when I get back I can tick them off. If you haven't done so already, have a look on inaturalist for ants that people have seen near where you live. It might give you an idea of what's around. 


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#631 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted November 28 2021 - 10:47 PM

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A new type of ant I found yesterday. I am guessing Chelaner but it is bigger and different colouring to the C. rubriceps that I see a lot of around here. Melbourne, Victoria.

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#632 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted December 2 2021 - 7:44 PM

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Crematogaster species ants from Melbourne, Victoria. No idea what species they are but really common.

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#633 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 3 2021 - 3:04 AM

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Crematogaster species ants from Melbourne, Victoria. No idea what species they are but really common.

Wow, Crematogaster are everywhere!
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#634 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted December 5 2021 - 2:45 PM

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A Red Spider Ant (Leptomyrmex rufipes) from Qld, Australia. I have seen a few different Leptomyrmex species and they are some of the most fascinating looking ants. I have yet to see a colony but hopefully soon.

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#635 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted December 7 2021 - 3:01 AM

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A Stigmacros species that I came across the other day in Melbourne, Victoria. No idea what species it is. 

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#636 Offline Skwiggledork - Posted December 7 2021 - 10:31 AM

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bad photo, but caught her laying an egg.


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#637 Offline PaigeX - Posted December 9 2021 - 5:54 AM

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bad photo, but caught her laying an egg.

Talking about the no privacy for queens xD Great shot and cool to see! 


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#638 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted December 9 2021 - 2:51 PM

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A Tawny-legged Jack Jumper Ant (Myrmecia fulvipes) from Melbourne, Australia. I love the gold gaster on these ants.

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#639 Offline WideBrownLand - Posted December 11 2021 - 11:36 AM

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A Spotted Muscleman Tree Ant (Podomyrma adelaidae) I first saw these ants on a particular tree in a patch of bushland in West Wyalong, NSW about 9 months ago. Yesterday I was driving through the same area and stopped to have a look. Pleased to report they are still on the same tree and thriving.

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A Spotted Muscleman Tree Ant (Podomyrma adelaidae) I first saw these ants on a particular tree in a patch of bushland in West Wyalong, NSW about 9 months ago. Yesterday I was driving through the same area and stopped to have a look. Pleased to report they are still on the same tree and thriving.

You have more ant diversity than I have bills to pay!
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