Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus

Spider ant at Surf Beach, NSW

Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus at Surf Beach, NSW - 18 May 2023 11:45 AM
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus at Surf Beach, NSW - 18 May 2023 11:45 AM
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus at Surf Beach, NSW - 18 May 2023 11:45 AM
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus at Surf Beach, NSW - 18 May 2023 11:45 AM
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Identification history

Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus 13 Jan 2025 SimonDunstan
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus 18 May 2023 Hejor1

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Red head, black body with a bulbous abdomen, very long legs and antennae which are pale from about halfway down.

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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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