Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
To see a diagram of a worker ant illustrating terminology, visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaster_(insect_anatomy)#/media/File:Scheme_ant_worker_anatomy-en.svg
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JonLewis
wrote:
6 May 2025
Hi Mike, probably Ochetellus, but can’t see them well enough. Jon
Formicidae (family)
Mike
wrote:
5 May 2025
I put the branch back in place before taking the photo, but it didn't sit perfectly.
Papyrius sp. (genus)
MazzV
wrote:
28 Apr 2025
Thanks @JonLewis, a new discovery for moi! Cheers, MazzV
Myrmecia nigrocincta
MazzV
wrote:
28 Apr 2025
Hi @JonLewis, I totally understand, it was posted on the off chance. Cheers, MazzV
Formicidae (family)
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