Myrmecia pyriformis

A Bull ant at Cook, ACT

Myrmecia pyriformis at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
Myrmecia pyriformis at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2021
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Myrmecia pyriformis 10 Feb 2021 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 8 Feb 2021 drakes

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About 25 mm long. Mt Painter Reserve Wildflower Triangle near dam.

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Feb 2021
Hi Drakes, Myrmecia pilosula always has yellowish mandibles which stand out from the dark-coloured body. Cheers, Jon

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  • 8 Feb 2021 10:13 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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