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Bull ant - Myrmecia pyriformis Close to 2.5 cm or 1 inch long. Australia,Eamw ants,Geotagged,Myrmecia pyriformis,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Bull ant - Myrmecia pyriformis

Close to 2.5 cm or 1 inch long.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    It looks very "present" indeed :) Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Yes and it is wise to keep an eye on them. Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    They look like they would 'bite'. But apparently they sting. I believe they are almost a wasp without wings. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Why don’t you test it ,Niel and let me know. Posted 3 years ago

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The Inch Ant

"Myrmecia pyriformis" is an Australian ant. Myrmecia pyriformis belongs to the Myrmecia genus, a genus known as bull ants, being the largest known ants in the world. It is abundant in many major cities of Australia, but mostly spotted in the eastern states. The species is of a similar appearance to the Myrmecia forficata.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Jul 25, 2022. Captured Jul 25, 2022 14:10 in Spring Mount Conservation Park, Mount Alma Rd, Inman Valley SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/512s
  • ISO400
  • 85mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.