Been a very good day. It's been cool and humid with precipitation which must have set the elates off their rockers. Weather forecast is for rain tomorrow so looking forward to that. I have caught 4 queens. 3 of them are the same species as the smaller one James IDed as iridomyrmex. After chasing down iridomyrmex, I settled down in front of my computer when this little lady fluttered in and landed on the screen. I just so happened to have some test tubes sitting on my desk so I scooped her up.
1. Location of collection: East Ipswich
2. Date of collection: 22-10-2016
3. Habitat of collection: A computer monitor
4. Length (from head to gaster): 2.5-3 mm (yep, she is tiny)
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: In the light, she appears light brown with a stripy guster. Smoothish texture.
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Has not shed her wings yet
7. Distinguishing behavior: Attracted to light from monitors. Could possibly be nocturnal??
8. Nest description: No nest present
I will endeavour to get a better pic later after I have her settled down in her test tube setup.
