Myrmecia forficata
A Bull ant at Namadgi National Park
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| Myrmecia forficata | JonLewis | 2 Apr 2024 | |
| Myrmecia simillima | Pirom | 28 Mar 2024 |
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2 comments
2 Apr 2024
Hi Priom, while this ant has many traits which are similar with Myrmecia simillima, the the mandibles of Myrmecia forficata are differently shaped. Cheers, Jon
Location information
- Coordinates 148.916656-35.588142
- Altitude 953.3m
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Tennent, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 25 Mar 2024 08:04 PM Recorded on
- Pirom Recorded by
- Eucalyptus pauciflora Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- No Insect on a flower
Collections
- Insects Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Pirom Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Myrmecia forficata
Species information
- Myrmecia forficata Scientific name
- A Bull ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1354.34m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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