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Myrmecia queen death throes Queen winged bull ant in her death throes after nuptial flight and mating frenzy. She did indeed die, I stayed to observe - and I&#039;m wondering why. <br /> <br /> These are very large and formidable ants native to eastern Australia. Well known for their long, powerful serrated mandibles, keen eyesight, highly defensive behaviour and powerful, venom loaded sting. <br /> <br /> 4 cm length Australia,Formicidae,Geotagged,Hymenoptera,Macro,Myrmecia brevinoda,Summer,ant,arthropod,bull ant,fauna,insect,invertebrate,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Myrmecia queen death throes

Queen winged bull ant in her death throes after nuptial flight and mating frenzy. She did indeed die, I stayed to observe - and I'm wondering why.

These are very large and formidable ants native to eastern Australia. Well known for their long, powerful serrated mandibles, keen eyesight, highly defensive behaviour and powerful, venom loaded sting.

4 cm length

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    Wow, what a beast! And amazing image too - thanks for sharing Ruth! Cheers, Arp Posted 5 years ago
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      Ruth Spigelman
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      Glad you enjoyed! They are incredible insects. 22 years living in this country and I'm still in awe of them. Posted 5 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    This image really tells the story so well, the end of a soldier. Wonderful post, Ruth! Posted 5 years ago
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      Ruth Spigelman
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      My pleasure Ferdy. Posted 5 years ago

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The Giant Bulldog Ant

''Myrmecia brevinoda'' is a species of bull ant which is only native to Australia. These ants are only found in the eastern Australian states of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. It was first discovered in 1910.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2019. Captured Mar 12, 2019 11:00 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.