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"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.

Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Jul 19, 2025. Captured Nov 23, 2015 11:11 in 6 Ridge St, Willunga South SA 5172, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO3200
  • 155mm