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Polyrhachis sp. spiny ant Most species of Polyrhachis have large spines on their bodies, from which they get their common name. There are over 100 Australian species of spiny ants. Most are black, but many have parts of their bodies, particularly the abdomen, covered in a thick layer of silver or golden hairs. This specimen I saw had a golden sheen to its abdomen. <br /> <br /> 5 mm length Ant,Australia,Formicidae,Geotagged,Hymenoptera,Macro,Polyrhachis,Spiny ant,Spring,arthropod,fauna,invertebrate,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge

Polyrhachis sp. spiny ant

Most species of Polyrhachis have large spines on their bodies, from which they get their common name. There are over 100 Australian species of spiny ants. Most are black, but many have parts of their bodies, particularly the abdomen, covered in a thick layer of silver or golden hairs. This specimen I saw had a golden sheen to its abdomen.

5 mm length

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Uploaded Dec 11, 2019. Captured Nov 30, 2018 11:13 in 129 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm