Arboreal ant Sp.

Colobopsis gasseri

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A common ant species that is commonly seen on trees and within in dead trees

Size

The female can grow to around 7mm

Habitat

Typically found in woodland forests

Distribution

Found across Australia including around Tasmania and is also found in Papua New Guinea

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

AntWiki (accessed 2022-06-17 09:49:19)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-07-31 13:30:22)

Quick Facts

Common name: Arboreal ant Sp.
Scientific name: Colobopsis gasseri (Forel, 1894)
Family: Formicidae
Category: Bug Life › Ants
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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