Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Lower Cotter Catchment

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Lower Cotter Catchment - 12 Dec 2023
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Myrmecia sp. (genus) 12 Dec 2023 JonLewis
Myrmecia forficata 12 Dec 2023 JohnBundock

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JonLewis wrote:
   12 Dec 2023
Hi John, my best guess for this ant is Myrmecia simillima or Myrmecia pyriformis, but it doesn't look quite right for either of them. Your ID might be right, but I can't quite tell from the photo. Cheers, Jon

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  • 12 Dec 2023 10:27 AM Recorded on
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