Myrmarachne luctuosa

Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider at Karabar, NSW

Myrmarachne luctuosa at Karabar, NSW - 19 Mar 2023
Myrmarachne luctuosa at Karabar, NSW - 19 Mar 2023
Myrmarachne luctuosa at Karabar, NSW - 19 Mar 2023
Myrmarachne luctuosa at Karabar, NSW - 19 Mar 2023
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Myrmarachne luctuosa 25 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Myrmarachne luctuosa 21 Mar 2023 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 19 Mar 2023 Hejor1

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JonLewis wrote:
   21 Mar 2023
Hi Hejor1, this is one of quite a large number of spiders that mimic ants. At first glance it looks like an ant, but if you look closely you can see it has eight legs. Cheers, Jon
Hejor1 wrote:
   21 Mar 2023
@JonLewis thanks! It certainly pulled the wool over my eyes.

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