Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Paddys River, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 14 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Myrmecia sp. (genus) 3 Apr 2022 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 1 Apr 2022 SWishart

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I originally thought it was a wasp but the jaws made me think it could be a bull ant. Apologies if I'm totally out.

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JonLewis wrote:
   3 Apr 2022
Hi SWishart, no, you are right on the money - good ID. Im only sorry I can't give you the genus - there is relatively little information available to allow ID to species based on the alates. Cheers, Jon

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Mar 2022 02:07 PM Recorded on
  • SWishart Recorded by

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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