Dolly Ant - Dolichoderus sp.

Subfamily Dolichoderinae

Body length 10mm  

 

 

 

Dolly Ants often found tending honeydew-secreting insects. Workers often forage in columns on the ground or on low vegetation and trees. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reference and Link:

1. Dolichoderus spp. - Australian Insect Common Names, CSIRO, 2005.

2. Dolichoderus - myrmecos.net, 2005.

3. Genus Dolichoderus - Australian Ants Online - S.O. Shattuck and N.J. Barnett, CSIRO 2001 

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Last updated: September 29, 2006.