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Myrmecia nigriceps

2 Black-headed bull ant at Googong, NSW

Myrmecia nigriceps at Googong, NSW - 30 Mar 2021
Myrmecia nigriceps at Googong, NSW - 30 Mar 2021
Myrmecia nigriceps at Googong, NSW - 30 Mar 2021
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Myrmecia nigriceps 1 Apr 2021 JonLewis
Myrmecia nigriceps 31 Mar 2021 JonLewis
Myrmecia simillima 31 Mar 2021 Wandiyali

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JonLewis wrote:
   31 Mar 2021
Hi Wandiali - I think this is probably M. nigriceps based on the shape and colour (yellowish) of the mandibles, and the very dark head and gaster combined with reddish body. What do you think? Cheers, Jon
Wandiyali wrote:
   1 Apr 2021
thanks Jon, good to hear the fine details of ID for these fantastic ants. Cheers, Carolyn

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