Ochetellus sp.

Ochetellus punctatissimus

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A small ant foudn locally in the garden amongst flowers

Identification

A small black ant with a shiny abdomen with the head and thorax a little wider than the rest of the ant’s body

Size

Can grow to around 2 to 3mm

Habitat

Can be found in a number of different habitats inclding gardens

Distribution

Across Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

AntWiki (accessed 2022-11-15 16:44:21)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-11-15 16:45:14)

Quick Facts

Common name: Ochetellus sp.
Scientific name: Ochetellus punctatissimus (Emery, 1887)
Family: Formicidae
Category: Bug Life › Ants
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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