bugmanslife's Identifications

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2 photos

What

Ringbum Millipede Muncher Ant (Plectroctena mandibularis)

Observer

wynand_uys

Date

December 29, 2022 07:41 AM SAST

Place

Blyde River near Hoedspruit, RSA (Google, OSM)
Ringbum Millipede Muncher Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Ringbum Millipede Muncher Ant (Plectroctena mandibularis)
Added on January 11, 2023
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What

Fissidens ovatus

Observer

rob_palmer

Date

March 29, 2021 02:03 PM SAST

Place

Ehlanzeni, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Fissidens ovatus - Photo (c) Rob Palmer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Rob Palmer
bugmanslife's ID: Fissidens ovatus, a member of Pocket Mosses (Genus Fissidens)
Added on November 17, 2022
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2 photos

What

Pocket Mosses (Genus Fissidens)

Observer

jaheymans

Date

May 3, 2019 11:34 AM SAST

Place

Magoebaskloof hotel, Mopani, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Pocket Mosses - Photo (c) Guglielmo Vacirca, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Guglielmo Vacirca
bugmanslife's ID: Pocket Mosses (Genus Fissidens)
Added on November 17, 2022
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What

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)

Observer

david6828

Date

November 17, 2022 07:00 AM SAST

Place

Dana Bay, Mossel Bay, 6510, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Puff Adder - Photo (c) Bernard DUPONT, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
bugmanslife's ID: Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)
Added on November 17, 2022
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What

Ghost Mantises (Genus Phyllocrania)

Observer

markuslilje

Date

July 15, 2017 10:16 AM SAST

Place

Mopani, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Scarcer Ghost Mantis - Photo (c) meindert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
bugmanslife's ID: Scarcer Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania illudens)
Added on November 15, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Common Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa)

Observer

eulaliajordaan

Date

October 24, 2022 11:14 PM SAST

Place

Lydenburg (Google, OSM)
Common Ghost Mantis - Photo (c) debronce, all rights reserved, uploaded by debronce
bugmanslife's ID: Common Ghost Mantis (Phyllocrania paradoxa)
Added on November 8, 2022
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2 photos

What

Small Foul Ringbum Ant (Mesoponera caffraria)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 25, 2022 10:29 AM SAST

Place

Maruleng, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Small Foul Ringbum Ant - Photo (c) Sally Adam, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sally Adam
bugmanslife's ID: Small Foul Ringbum Ant (Mesoponera caffraria)
Added on October 6, 2022
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4 photos

What

Shiny Sugar Ant (Camponotus cinctellus)

Observer

damiendg

Date

January 2021

Place

Private
Myrmosericus - Photo (c) Ludwig Eksteen, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ludwig Eksteen
bugmanslife's ID: Subgenus Myrmosericus, a member of Carpenter Ants, Typical Sugar Ants and Allies (Genus Camponotus)
Added on September 14, 2022
Improving

Photos / Sounds

4 photos

What

Junod's Carrion Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium junodi)

Observer

damiendg

Date

April 17, 2021 05:24 PM UTC

Place

Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Many colonies within the area

Junod's Carrion Pharaoh Ant - Photo (c) M Kriek, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by M Kriek
bugmanslife's ID: Junod's Carrion Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium junodi)
Added on September 14, 2022
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3 photos

What

Large Pugnacious Ant (Anoplolepis custodiens)

Observer

damiendg

Date

January 24, 2021 10:15 AM SAST

Place

Featherbrooke Estate, Krugersdorp, 1746, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Several colonies in the area, very active.

Large Pugnacious Ant - Photo (c) Johan Pretorius, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Johan Pretorius
bugmanslife's ID: Large Pugnacious Ant (Anoplolepis custodiens)
Added on September 14, 2022
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4 photos

What

Natal Slender Ant (Tetraponera natalensis)

Observer

damiendg

Date

April 17, 2021 11:00 AM UTC

Place

Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

Found a wooden near thick bush alongside a river. Moves quickly.

Natalensis-group Slender Ants - Photo (c) riana60, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by riana60
bugmanslife's ID: Natalensis-group Slender Ants (Complex Tetraponera natalensis)
Added on September 14, 2022
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5 photos

What

Shimmering Sugar Ant (Camponotus vestitus)

Observer

damiendg

Date

October 9, 2021 05:49 PM SAST

Place

Ruimsig, Roodepoort, 1732, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Shimmering Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Shimmering Sugar Ant (Camponotus vestitus)
Added on September 14, 2022
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What

Tetramorium eminii

Observer

damiendg

Date

October 9, 2021 05:11 PM SAST

Place

Ruimsig, Roodepoort, 1732, South Africa (Google, OSM)

Description

The entrance to the colony found in grass. A small ant of 3-5mm. Walks continuously with a steady gate, not aggressive.

Tetramorium eminii - Photo (c) Damien, all rights reserved, uploaded by Damien
bugmanslife's ID: Tetramorium eminii, a member of Gabonense-group Fierce Ants (Complex Tetramorium gabonense)
Added on September 14, 2022
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What

Bothroponera kruegeri

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 3, 2022 07:00 PM SAST

Place

Maruleng, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)

Description

Drone/Male

Bothroponera kruegeri - Photo (c) Rion Lerm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rion Lerm
bugmanslife's ID: Bothroponera kruegeri, a member of Sulcata-group Rugged Ringbum Ants (Complex Bothroponera sulcata)
Added on September 14, 2022
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What

Savanna Spiny Sugar Ant (Polyrhachis schistacea)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 4, 2022 12:00 PM SAST

Place

Boekenhout Avenue, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Savanna Spiny Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Savanna Spiny Sugar Ant (Polyrhachis schistacea)
Added on September 14, 2022
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5 photos

What

Shiny Spiny Sugar Ant (Polyrhachis gagates)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 3, 2022 04:00 PM SAST

Place

Maruleng, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Shiny Spiny Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Wynand Uys, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Wynand Uys
bugmanslife's ID: Shiny Spiny Sugar Ant (Polyrhachis gagates)
Added on September 14, 2022
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4 photos

What

Matebele Ant (Megaponera analis)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 6, 2022 08:00 AM SAST

Place

Boekenhout Avenue, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Matebele Ant - Photo (c) Rion Lerm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rion Lerm
bugmanslife's ID: Matebele Ant (Megaponera analis)
Added on September 14, 2022
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3 photos

What

Spotted Sugar Ant (Camponotus maculatus)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 3, 2022 07:00 PM SAST

Place

Maruleng, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)

Description

Major and minor of the C. maculatus-group

Spotted Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Johan Pretorius, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Johan Pretorius
bugmanslife's ID: Spotted Sugar Ant (Camponotus maculatus)
Added on September 14, 2022
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4 photos

What

Hairy Sugar Ant (Camponotus niveosetosus)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 12, 2022 10:12 PM SAST

Place

Maruleng, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)

Description

Major worker caste.

Hairy Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Hairy Sugar Ant (Camponotus niveosetosus)
Added on September 14, 2022
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3 photos

What

Golden Sugar Ant (Camponotus cosmicus)

Observer

rion_science

Date

September 3, 2022 04:00 PM SAST

Place

Maruleng, Hoedspruit, LP, ZA (Google, OSM)

Description

Major

Golden Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Golden Sugar Ant (Camponotus cosmicus)
Added on September 14, 2022
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2 photos

What

Large Pugnacious Ant (Anoplolepis custodiens)

Observer

jandrepotgieter

Date

August 31, 2022 09:00 AM SAST

Place

Southern, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Large Pugnacious Ant - Photo (c) Johan Pretorius, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Johan Pretorius
bugmanslife's ID: Large Pugnacious Ant (Anoplolepis custodiens)
Added on September 8, 2022
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2 photos

What

Dancing Jewel (Platycypha caligata)

Observer

andrewdeacon

Date

March 25, 2006 12:04 PM SAST

Place

Lekgalameetse, Central, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Dancing Jewel - Photo (c) Robert Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Robert Taylor
bugmanslife's ID: Dancing Jewel (Platycypha caligata)
Added on July 7, 2022
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Spotted Sugar Ant (Camponotus maculatus)

Observer

jandrepotgieter

Date

June 27, 2022 11:45 AM SAST

Place

Southern, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Spotted Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Johan Pretorius, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Johan Pretorius
bugmanslife's ID: Spotted Sugar Ant (Camponotus maculatus)
Added on June 29, 2022
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2 photos

What

Polyrhachis laboriosa

Observer

gwili

Date

June 29, 2022 12:42 PM WAT

Place

Cuvette-Ouest, CG (Google, OSM)
Spiny Ants - Photo (c) budak, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by budak
bugmanslife's ID: Spiny Ants (Genus Polyrhachis)
Added on June 29, 2022
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2 photos

What

African Thief Ant (Carebara vidua)

Observer

buggsbalmer

Date

January 8, 2021 09:41 AM SAST

Place

Mopani, South Africa (Google, OSM)
African Thief Ant - Photo (c) Bernard DUPONT, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
bugmanslife's ID: African Thief Ant (Carebara vidua)
Added on June 29, 2022
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What

Blonde Balbyter Ant (Camponotus storeatus)

Observer

wernerhoning

Date

September 10, 2021 11:49 AM SAST

Place

Cape Winelands, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Blonde Balbyter Ant - Photo (c) Nicola van Berkel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Nicola van Berkel
bugmanslife's ID: Blonde Balbyter Ant (Camponotus storeatus)
Added on June 28, 2022
Improving

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What

Hairy Sugar Ant (Camponotus niveosetosus)

Observer

cecileroux

Date

May 17, 2022 11:09 AM SAST

Place

Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa (Google, OSM)
Hairy Sugar Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Hairy Sugar Ant (Camponotus niveosetosus)
Added on June 28, 2022
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Natal Slender Ant (Tetraponera natalensis)

Observer

frasergear

Date

May 7, 2022 11:45 AM SAST

Place

Vhembe, Kruger National Park, ZA-NP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Natal Slender Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Natal Slender Ant (Tetraponera natalensis)
Added on June 28, 2022
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Photos / Sounds

What

Ringbum Millipede Muncher Ant (Plectroctena mandibularis)

Observer

rynaturalist

Date

May 20, 2022 08:54 AM SAST

Place

Mopani, ZA-NP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Ringbum Millipede Muncher Ant - Photo (c) Philip Herbst, all rights reserved, uploaded by Philip Herbst
bugmanslife's ID: Ringbum Millipede Muncher Ant (Plectroctena mandibularis)
Added on June 28, 2022
Leading

Photos / Sounds

2 photos

What

Shiny Sugar Ant (Camponotus cinctellus)

Observer

rynaturalist

Date

May 20, 2022 12:41 AM SAST

Place

LP, ZA (Google, OSM)
Shiny Sugar Ant - Photo (c) magdastlucia, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by magdastlucia
bugmanslife's ID: Shiny Sugar Ant (Camponotus cinctellus)
Added on June 28, 2022
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