Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Higgins, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 8 May 2024
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Myrmecia sp. (genus) 16 May 2024 JonLewis
Camponotus aeneopilosus 16 May 2024 AlisonMilton

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2 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   16 May 2024
Hi Alison, it’s definitely a Myrmecia queen (after she has lost her wings) and I would guess it is Myrmecia fulvipes, but not sure. Cheers, Jon
AlisonMilton wrote:
   16 May 2024
Thanks Jon

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  • 8 May 2024 11:09 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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