Myrmecia sp. (genus)

1 Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Cook, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020
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Myrmecia sp. (genus) 21 Mar 2020 JonLewis
Unidentified 20 Mar 2020 CathB

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I'm not sure if this is an ant or a wasp, but it was very impressive. Resting on a star picket.

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JonLewis wrote:
   22 Mar 2020
Hi Cath, certainly Myrmecia and looks to be a male (due to the small head and small mouthparts). Can't be sure of the genus, unfortunately. Cheers, Jon

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  • 9 Mar 2020 07:30 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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