Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Conder, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Conder, ACT - 14 Nov 2017
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Conder, ACT - 14 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Myrmecia sp. (genus) 31 Aug 2020 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 31 Aug 2020 JonLewis
Myrmecia pyriformis 30 Aug 2020 JanetRussell

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4 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   31 Aug 2020
Hi Janet, this ant could certainly be Myrmecia pyriformis, but I'm not sure from the photo - I think Myrmecia tarsata is also a possibility. If you have any other photos they might help. Cheers, Jon
JanetRussell wrote:
   31 Aug 2020
Hello Jon,
Thanks, not sure whether this photo will help. Cheers Janet
JonLewis wrote:
   2 Sep 2020
Hi Janet, thanks for the extra photo, but still not sure. Cheers, Jon
JanetRussell wrote:
   2 Sep 2020
Thanks Jon.

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