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Dandenong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 8/10/16


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#1 Offline shaky33 - Posted October 7 2016 - 3:19 PM

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1. Location of collection:  Dandenong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia :P
2. Date of collection: 24/09/16
3. Habitat of collection: Concrete driveway
4. Length (from head to gaster): Around 6mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: Blackish Brown
6. Distinguishing characteristics: Reddish legs, 

7. Distinguishing behavior: No distinctive behaviour, laid eggs within first couple of days
8. Nest description: No data

 

http://imgur.com/a/pjLUr
 
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Concrete Driveway

 

 

I hope this is enough :P



#2 Offline Air - Posted October 7 2016 - 3:44 PM

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Looks like Lasius Neoniger

#3 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted October 7 2016 - 3:52 PM

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No Lasius species in Australia lol

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#4 Offline Canadian anter - Posted October 7 2016 - 4:41 PM

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Iridomyrmex sp, Nylanderia or Prolasius
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#5 Offline shaky33 - Posted October 7 2016 - 4:44 PM

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Iridomyrmex sp, Nylanderia or Prolasius

It's definately not iridomyrmex. I'm fairly sure its Prolasisus. I just need some second opinions.






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