Myrmecia simillima

A Bull Ant at Kambah, ACT

Myrmecia simillima at Kambah, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Myrmecia simillima at Kambah, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
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Myrmecia simillima 11 Jan 2023 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 10 Jan 2023 JonLewis
Myrmecia simillima 7 Jan 2023 HelenCross

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Jan 2023
Hi Helen, I think you are probably right that this is Myrmecia simillima, but I feel like I can't rule out Myrmecia forficata as I can't see the shape of the mandibles in the photo. Cheers, Jon
HelenCross wrote:
   11 Jan 2023
Thanks Jon, I've added a photo taken more recently from the same tree. Hope it helps
JonLewis wrote:
   11 Jan 2023
Perfect, Helen, thanks!

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  • 10 Jan 2023 07:50 AM Recorded on
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