Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus
Spider ant at Namadgi National Park
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| Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus | SimonDunstan | 13 Jan 2025 | |
| Formicidae (family) | MichaelBedingfield | 20 Nov 2023 | |
| Unverified | Jubeyjubes | 17 Nov 2023 |
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User's notes
Sorry for poor photo. This beastie looked like a cross between a praying mantis and an ant. Reasonably large, red head
3 comments
20 Nov 2023
If I had to bet on it, my money would be on Leptomyrmex, but can't be sure. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Coordinates 149.003206-35.739886
- Altitude 1069.7m
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Rendezvous Creek, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 17 Nov 2023 11:34 AM Recorded on
- Jubeyjubes Recorded by
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Cassinia sp. Associated plant
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- No Insect on a flower
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- Jubeyjubes NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus Scientific name
- Spider ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1452.59m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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