Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Coree, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Coree, ACT - 11 Dec 2022
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Coree, ACT - 11 Dec 2022
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Coree, ACT - 11 Dec 2022
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Myrmecia sp. (genus) 10 Jan 2023 JonLewis
Unidentified 9 Jan 2023 LD12

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Multiple individuals seen dragging their prey across the track

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JonLewis wrote:
   10 Jan 2023
Hi LD12, this ant looks a lot like Myrmecia tarsata, but I can't quite see it well enough to be sure. Cheers, Jon

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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