Myrmecia simillima
A Bull Ant at Forde, ACT
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| Myrmecia simillima | NateKingsford | 24 Nov 2024 | |
| Myrmecia pyriformis | NateKingsford | 24 Nov 2024 |
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3 comments
24 Nov 2024
Hi Nate, I think this is probably M. simillima based mainly on the shape of the mandibles. In pyriformis the outer edge of the mandibles is sinuous and the width broadens towards the top before narrowing near the head insertions, while in simillima the mandibles are pretty straight and more or less the same width along their length. What do you think?
24 Nov 2024
Hey Jon, I think you're right. The mandibles looked like they widened, but I think that was just the angle and a shadow of the head. Upon looking closer at the images, it's looking more like M. simillima. I'll change the ID now, cheers :)
Location information
- Coordinates 149.156276-35.166675
- Maps Mulligans Flat
- Places Forde, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 24 Nov 2024 07:12 AM Recorded on
- NateKingsford Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
- Female Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- NateKingsford Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Myrmecia simillima Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Myrmecia simillima Scientific name
- A Bull Ant Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1177m Recorded at altitude
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