Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker. This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Rhytidoponera

is a common, conspicuous, and often strikingly-colored ectatommine ant found from Indonesia to Australia and New Caledonia.

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The beautiful Rhytidoponera aspersa.

Bright, Victoria, Australia

Rhytidoponera carinata

Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The green-headed ant Rhytidoponera metallica is a common soil-nesting ant in urban areas throughout Australia.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

A trio of Rhytidoponera metallica workers.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

A Rhytidoponera worker carries a cocoon.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia

Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker. This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Canon EOS D60 |

More details: exif |

Original size: 2709x1831 |

Current: 800x541 |

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Keywords: bugs ants macro insect metallic hymenoptera iridescence formicidae rhytidoponera ectatomminae green ants mandibles worker ant blue ant rhytidoponera metallica greenheaded ants greenhead ants

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Rhytidoponera

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