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The beautiful Rhytidoponera purpurea is found in the rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is one of many species whose distribution spans both islands, suggesting a recent land connection across the Torres straight. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Two workers of Iridomyrmex reburrus, one of the northern meat ants. Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
The scientific name of Australian meat ants is Iridomyrmex, or "rainbow ants", referring to their blue-green iridescent sheen. (Iridomyrmex purpureus). Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Iridomyrmex purpureus meat ant, foraging on a Eucalyptus flower. Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
The beautiful Rhytidoponera purpurea is found in the rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is one of many species whose distribution spans both islands, suggesting a recent land connection across the Torres straight. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
The green-headed ant Rhytidoponera metallica is a common soil-nesting ant in urban areas throughout Australia. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker. This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The beautiful Rhytidoponera purpurea is found in the rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is one of many species whose distribution spans both islands, suggesting a recent land connection across the Torres straight.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
The beautiful Rhytidoponera purpurea is found in the rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is one of many species whose distribution spans both islands, suggesting a recent land connection across the Torres straight. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
The beautiful Rhytidoponera purpurea is found in the rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea. It is one of many species whose distribution spans both islands, suggesting a recent land connection across the Torres straight.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
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