Leptomyrmex unicolor

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant holding her gaster in the raised position, allowing her to dispense her defensive chemistry forward over her head.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of a Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant, so named for her physical resemblance to leggy arachnids.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of a Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant, so named for her physical resemblance to leggy arachnids.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant holding her gaster in the raised position, allowing her to dispense her defensive chemistry forward over her head.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Leptomyrmex erythrocephalus spider ant.

Harrietville, Victoria, Australia
Leptomyrmex unicolor

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of a Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant, so named for her physical resemblance to leggy arachnids.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of a Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant, so named for her physical resemblance to leggy arachnids.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of a Leptomyrmex ruficeps spider ant, so named for her physical resemblance to leggy arachnids.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
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