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Dolichoderinae
Anonychomyrma biconvexa
-37.8905, 145.363
Field Notes
Description:
A small (10mm) black and grey ant with a banded abdomen and white tip on the tail.
Habitat:
Exploring a wet eucalyptus log in tall rain forest.
Notes:
This is a common local ant known to be strong smelling and to form relationships with Lycaenidae (hairstreak butterflies). They defend the larvae, pupae and adults from all sorts of attack. I believe even the european wasp is repelled by these little heroes. <br>
subfamily: Dolichoderinae <br>
genus: Anonychomyrma <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:08…
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 16, 2013
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