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Bulldog ant (Bull ant)

Myrmecia forficata

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large aggressive ant with large slender mandibles. The prominent mound nest is a familiar sight in open bush. Some ants are usually guarding the nest entrance.

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http://morwellnp.pangaean.net/cgi-bin/show_species.cgi?find_this=Myrmecia%20for…

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Comments (1)
MartinL
The abdomen (gaster) is so shiny, I can see my reflection.

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PublishedApril 21, 2013

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