Black-scraped Bull Ant - Myrmecia nigriscapa

A winged male , found on a sandy ocean beach.

comments (5)

William Bodine

Lion

These guys are huge (17-25mm long). Don't want one crawling up my leg. Posted 21 days ago
1. Ernst
  
  Lion
  
  Yes no fun if you accidentally step on to a nest. Posted 20 days ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Close to a wasp? Once aggravated, the bull ant will inject venom into its victim through a sting located near its abdomen, not a bite as many believe. Posted 21 days ago

Ernst

Lion

I am sure Niel we both know very well what it feels like. Posted 20 days ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  We do Posted 19 days ago

The Black-scaped Bull Ant

''Myrmecia nigriscapa'' is an Australian ant which belongs to the ''Myrmecia'' genus. This species is native to Australia and is heavily distributed along the southern coastlines of Australia with some presence up in the inner areas of Australia.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Ernst