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last updated 25.Mar.2006


Iridomyrmex

Iridomyrmex is a diverse group of Indo-Australian dolichoderine ants.  These alert, aggressive ants can be abundant, particularly in open habitats, and play ecologially important roles as predators, scavengers, and symbionts of honeydew-producing insects.


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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Iridomyrmex purpureus

Iridomyrmex purpureus

Iridomyrmex purpureus nest

Iridomyrmex reburrus

Iridomyrmex reburrus

Iridomyrmex reburrus

Iridomyrmex sanguineus nest

Iridomyrmex sp.  (purpureus group)

Iridomyrmex sp.  (purpureus group)

Iridomyrmex sp.  (purpureus group)

Meat ant nest with Echidna damage

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.

Iridomyrmex sp.


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