Inchman Ant

Myrmecia forficata

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Very large, slender, ponderous ant with large eyes. Legs, antennae, jaws, head, thorax and first abdominal segment (postpetiole) reddish-brown to purple, remaining abdominal segments (gaster) dark brown to black. Jaws very elongated and protruding, furnished with many teeth on inner margin. Head and thorax densely sculpted with pits and corrugations, rest of abdomen shiny but with sparse long hairs, especially towards rear

Size

Can grow to around 25mm

Habitat

Forest, woodland, heathland

Distribution

South-eastern Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Inchman Ant
Scientific name: Myrmecia forficata (Fabricius, 1787)
Family: Formicidae
Category: Bug Life › Ants
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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