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When the photographer disturbs her nest, a small Myrmecia forficata worker emerges to stand guard. Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
When the photographer disturbs her nest, a small Myrmecia forficata worker emerges to stand guard. Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia is known for its formidable sting. Here a bull ant (Myrmecia piliventris) sinks her stinger into the photographer, who probably deserves the punishment after breaking clumsily into this ant's nest. Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
The bright colors on this Myrmecia nigrocincta bull ant warn predators of the painful sting she can deliver. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Myrmecia nigriscapa Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
A testy bulldog ant (Myrmecia nigriscapa) advances on the camera that intrudes on her nest. The large eyes of this ant give her excellent vision. Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia forficata Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriscapa, grooming. Ants are meticulous creatures and clean themselves frequently. Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia forficata

Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia forficata Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia forficata

Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia
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