Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Formicidae Scientific name Myrmecia dichospila | Phylum Arthropoda Order Hymenoptera Subfamily Myrmeciinae Rank Species | |
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Myrmecia dichospila is an Australian ant which belongs to the Myrmecia genus. This species is native to Australia and is heavily distributed in South Australia and have some presence in other several states.
Description
Myrmecia dichospila is a small bull ant species. The average length is only 7-9 millimetres, but males are somewhat bigger at 11 millimetres. Mandibles are yellow, and most of the body is completely black. It has similarities to the M. pilosula.
References
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