- Wet Tropics Management
- Legislative framework
- Management partnerships
- Sustainable Tourism Plan
- Threats to the Area
- Research and a Learning Landscape
- How can I help?
Thank you to all those who entered the competition. We received over 100 fabulous photos of insects in the Wet Tropics.
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Category: Children under 14 |
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Katydid |
Primo |
Fantin |
Winner: Children (Under14) |
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Green Fly |
Jasmin |
Bailey |
Runner up: Children (Under14) |
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Category: Young Adult 14-17 |
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Shiny Leaf Bugs |
Stevie |
Richardson |
Winner: Young Adult (14-17) |
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Stick insect? |
Jan |
Lukac |
Runner up: Young Adult (14-17) |
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Category: Adult 18+ Compact / Mobile Cameras |
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Mayfly |
Tamara |
Vallance |
Winner Adult (18+) compact/mobile |
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Fly on Bark (Amenia sp) |
Craig |
Harriss |
Runner up: (18+) compact/mobile |
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Shield Bug |
Buck |
Richardson |
Runner up (18+) compact /mobile |
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Category: Adult 18+ SLR |
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Preying Mantis |
Kathryn |
Robertson |
Winner: Adult (18+) SLR Camera |
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Elephant Weevil |
Andrea |
Lim |
Runner up: Adult (18+) SLR Camera |
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Known as ?tramp ants? because of their ability to spread by hitching a ride, yellow crazy ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes) and electric ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) have been accidentally introduced to the Cairns region.
In 2012 yellow crazy ants were detected inside the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area for the first time, near Edmonton. Unless found and eradicated swiftly, both species could have a devastating impact on the unique plants and animals of the Wet Tropics.
In the areas they colonise, tramp ants completely replace native ants and other insects, reducing biodiversity, disrupting ecological processes,? and are thought to decrease agricultural productivity. They can also harm humans, pets, and livestock.
Tramp ants pose a serious threat to the biodiversity, lifestyle, and tourism industries of the Wet Tropics. If found quickly, they are easy to treat, but once a ?super-colony? becomes established it is very difficult to eradicate them. We need your help find tramp ants and stamp them out!
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yellow crazy ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes) |
electric ants (Wasmannia auropunctata)
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Suspected sightings of tramp ants should be reported to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or contact Conservation Volunteers to arrange a visit to your property on 0428 828 927.
Learn more about the Stamp Out Tramp Ant Project
Download the Stamp Out Tramp Ants Factsheet
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