Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Ventnor, VIC

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Ventnor, VIC - 14 Dec 2021 06:56 PM
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Ventnor, VIC - 14 Dec 2021 06:56 PM
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Ventnor, VIC - 14 Dec 2021 06:56 PM
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Myrmecia sp. (genus) 10 Jan 2025 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 18 Dec 2021 Tapirlord

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Large bull ant of some variety, observed three or 4 in and around saltwater creek.

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Tapirlord wrote:
   18 Dec 2021
Black-scaped bull ant, myrmecia nigriscapa

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  • Coastal tea tree. Leptospermum laevigatum Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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