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Golden-tail Bull Ant - Myrmecia chrysogaster Amongst the world's largest ants, bull ants will readily punish anyone who loiters near their nest. Their jaws are remarkably long, but be warned, it is the rear end that dispenses the sting. The larger ones are armed with six times as much venom as a honeybee. Australia,Geotagged,Myrmecia chrysogaster,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Golden-tail Bull Ant - Myrmecia chrysogaster

Amongst the world's largest ants, bull ants will readily punish anyone who loiters near their nest. Their jaws are remarkably long, but be warned, it is the rear end that dispenses the sting. The larger ones are armed with six times as much venom as a honeybee.

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  1. Absolutely delighted by this one. Amazing species and incredible photo, pose and background. Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thanks Ferdy. A 'wasp' sans wings Posted 2 years ago
  2. Thanks for the warning Niel.
    Posted 2 years ago
    1. My pleasure Posted 2 years ago

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"Myrmecia chrysogaster" is an Australian ant which belongs to the genus "Myrmecia". This species is native to Australia. They are distributed in Queensland and New South Wales.

Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Oct 19, 2022. Captured Oct 19, 2022 12:48 in Contact for exact address, Mount Victoria NSW 2786, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/25.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO640
  • 105mm