Myrmecia nigriceps

Black-headed bull ant at Fyshwick, ACT

Myrmecia nigriceps at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
Myrmecia nigriceps at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
Myrmecia nigriceps at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Myrmecia nigriceps 21 Feb 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 21 Feb 2021 AlisonMilton

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Didn't realise I was almost standing on the nest while photographing beetles.

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JonLewis wrote:
   21 Feb 2021
Dangerous work, photographing beetles!
AlisonMilton wrote:
   21 Feb 2021
Sorry Jon. I thought I had confirmed this, and yes, dangerous work especially as this species is known to actively pursue any near visitors. Luckily they mostly don't like to roam too far from their nest.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 10 Feb 2021 04:10 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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