Myrmecia tarsata

Bull ant or Bulldog ant at Paddys River, ACT

Myrmecia tarsata at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Myrmecia tarsata 24 Nov 2018 JonLewis
Myrmecia tarsata 22 Nov 2018 JohnBundock

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Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Oct 2016 by RodDeb
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Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Mar 2016 by JohnBundock
Papaver aculeatum (Bristle Poppy) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Oct 2015 by galah681
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Paddys River, ACT - 5 Sep 2015 by galah681
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Apr 2012 by Christine
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  • 22 Nov 2018 10:28 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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