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 nigriceps

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps.  The elongate, toothy mandibles of this predatory bull ant helps her seize prey.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Myrmecia nigriceps

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
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