Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)


Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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Choyster wrote:
1 hr ago
Great sighting @joscobie ! You could use the duplicate tool to create a separate sighting for the European wasp

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group
NateKingsford wrote:
22 Jul 2025
Hey @ChrisBAllen The size could be due to the ant being a nanitic or the colony not finding enough food. I've been able to get up very close for macro photography of many Myrmecia thanks to cold weather, sometimes you'll find the ants sitting motionless if it's super cold.

I appreciate your comments as it allows for criticism of ID's and further improves the knowledge for said animal. Stay curious

Myrmecia gulosa
NateKingsford wrote:
22 Jul 2025
Hey @ChrisBAllen The size could be due to the ant being a nanitic or the colony not finding enough food. I've been able to get up very close for macro photography of many Myrmecia thanks to cold weather, sometimes you'll find the ants sitting motionless if it's super cold.

I appreciate your comments as it allows for criticism of ID's and further improves the knowledge for said animal. Stay curious

Myrmecia gulosa
ChrisBAllen wrote:
22 Jul 2025
Hey @NateKingsford, thanks for that bit of detail about the mandibles, and the abdomen did bother me. It must just be a small specimen (and cold so less aggressive 😊). Cheers

Myrmecia gulosa
ChrisBAllen wrote:
22 Jul 2025
Hey @NateKingsford, thanks for that bit of detail about the mandibles, and the abdomen did bother me. It must just be a small specimen (and cold so less aggressive 😊). Cheers

Myrmecia gulosa
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