2. Date of collection: 1/2/2018
3. Habitat of collection: typical Sydney grass backyard butting to a pavement area
4. Length (from head to gaster): 4-5 mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: dark red-orange with black gaster
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior: Moves a regular average speed, does not seem aggressive. They do not seem to be interested in any fruit I put near their nest entrance
8. Nest description: crack in corner edge of pavement
not the best photos, took them at sunset, I'll try and get some better ones
There is a Pheidole Sp. nest 2 feet away, and another black ants nest as well. They do not seem to fight each other.
edit - added better pictures in a montage.
The nest entrance is shown in the larger pic. I put a piece of pork in front of it
There is one detail shot of the ant grabbing a chunk of pork.
That one ant seemed to be looking at me, it just sits there motionless.
I did not notice any majors or soldiers, but that's not to say there aren't any inside the nest. The pork I left there did not have any larger majors on it, or nearby
click on pic for larger version
Edited by CoolColJ, February 1 2018 - 4:15 PM.
