Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group

Jack jumper at Michelago, NSW

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 13 Oct 2018
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 13 Oct 2018
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 13 Oct 2018
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Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 4 Nov 2018 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 1 Nov 2018 KimPullen
Myrmecia tarsata 14 Oct 2018 Illilanga

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KimPullen wrote:
   1 Nov 2018
Unable to see the necessary detail, e.g. mandibles. Proportions and lack of sheen on gaster ('abdomen') suggest a member of the M. pilosula group, rather than M. tarsata.
Illilanga wrote:
   1 Nov 2018
Thanks Kim. I've added some zoomed in close ups that show the mandibles and a better view of the abdomen. Worse case, I'll go back to the location and see if I can get some better photos.
KimPullen wrote:
   2 Nov 2018
Thanks. I feel confident enough now to assign it to the pilosula group. I'll see if Jon has an opinion.
JonLewis wrote:
   5 Nov 2018
Hi, I think Kim is right. Myrmecia tarsata has a very shiny gaster (abdomen) while the pilosula group species have a dull gaster due to having a covering of very short hairs (pubescence).

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