Biodiversity and ecology in the Australian bush
The volcano-like appearance is certainly reminiscent of a funnel-ant nest. But there was just this one mound. And the opening was relatively small.

The volcano-like appearance is certainly reminiscent of a funnel-ant nest. But there was just this one mound. And the opening was relatively small.

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Might this be the home owner (a species of Camponotus I believe)? see iNaturalist record

Might this be the home owner (a species of Camponotus I believe)?

see iNaturalist record

These small, shiny black ants were purposefull moving in and out of the nest. So either they are indeed the rightful homeowners, or they are moving in. Another puzzle I didn't have time to solve. Perhaps an accurate species ID will help. Later.

These small, shiny black ants were purposefull moving in and out of the nest. So either they are indeed the rightful homeowners, or they are moving in. Another puzzle I didn't have time to solve. Perhaps an accurate species ID will help. Later.

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The volcano-like appearance is certainly reminiscent of a funnel-ant nest. But there was just this one mound. And the opening was relatively small.
P4090062-3.jpg
Might this be the home owner (a species of Camponotus I believe)? see iNaturalist record
These small, shiny black ants were purposefull moving in and out of the nest. So either they are indeed the rightful homeowners, or they are moving in. Another puzzle I didn't have time to solve. Perhaps an accurate species ID will help. Later.