Hymenoptera · Native
Meat ant
Iridomyrmex purpureus
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FIELD CHARACTERS
What to look for
A reddish head and dark, often iridescent abdomen; trails can lead to gravel-covered nests.
A useful observation
Watch trails without standing on them. Photograph colour, body shape and the setting.
Identification limits
Museum or project referenceRelated Iridomyrmex ants can look similar. Nest appearance alone does not establish a species.
These introductory notes and broad habitat associations do not replace a species key.
When it has been recorded
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