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Spiky Ant -

Polyrhachis mucronata - Polyrhachis ant

Photo by KitchilPus
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Field Notes

Description:

Black-quit big for an Ant ( at least what i think )
2 spiny horns on the back and front.
Backside was bended down.
Only one to be seen.
No other species around or to be found.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Brian38
Your welcome Kitchil! Great pics of this ant! I just wonder how it uses those long back legs and spikes? You have a wonderful overall collection!!
Brian38
This is one of the Spiny ants. Genus Polyrhachis. Possibly Polyrhachis mucronata?
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PublishedDecember 15, 2018

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