Spiny Ant sp

Polyrhachis femorata

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This species has a broadly square head with the antennal insertions very widely spaced the shoulders are broadly rounded it is a host for the eucharitid wasp

Size

Around 10mm or larger

Habitat

Various habitats from high altitude wet sclerophyll forests to open and dry sclerophyll forests.

Distribution

Eastern Australia from QLD to Tasmania and southern WA

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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: Spiny Ant sp
Scientific name: Polyrhachis femorata Smith, 1858
Family: Formicidae
Category: Bug Life › Ants
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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