Myrmecia mandibularis
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| Species: | M. mandibularis
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| Myrmecia mandibularis Smith, 1858
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Myrmecia mandibularis is an Australian species of Myrmecia. Average sizes for the Myrmecia mandibularis is around 15-30 millimetres. They have a similar appearance to the Myrmecia pilosula, except their mandibles are completely black while most of their abdomen is in an orange colour.[1][2]
Described in 1858, the species is mainly found in the southern regions of Australia, and most frequently seen around Perth.[3]
References
- ^ "Myrmecia mandibularis".
{{cite journal}}:|first=has numeric name (help);|first=missing|last=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|lastauthoramp=(help); Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "The Formicidae of Australia" (PDF). I. 1951: 151–152.
{{cite journal}}:|first=has numeric name (help);|first=missing|last=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|lastauthoramp=(help); Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Myrmecia mandibularis Smith, 1858".
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