Myrmecia nigriceps

Black-headed bull ant at Lower Boro, NSW

Myrmecia nigriceps at Lower Boro, NSW - 23 Nov 2021
Myrmecia nigriceps at Lower Boro, NSW - 23 Nov 2021
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Myrmecia nigriceps 25 Nov 2021 JonLewis
Myrmecia forficata 24 Nov 2021 JanetRussell

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JonLewis wrote:
   25 Nov 2021
Hi Janet, based on the very dark head and tail (contrasting with the lighter colour of the body) and the yellowish mandibles, I think this ant looks much more like Myrmecia nigriceps rather than Myrmecia forficata. Cheers, Jon
JanetRussell wrote:
   25 Nov 2021
Thank you, Jon. I can vouch for its bite - that’s my kneeler he was on!
JonLewis wrote:
   25 Nov 2021
Oh, bad luck! They really hurt!

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