Myrmecia athertonensis explained

Myrmecia athertonensis is an Australian ant which belongs to the genus Myrmecia. This species is endemic to Australia. They are commonly spotted in the north of Queensland. It was described by Forel in 1915.^[1]

The average lengths is around 14.6-22 millimetres long, and the males are 14.5-15.5 millimetres long. Most of the body of the species is black. The mandibles are however yellow, and the thorax is in a goldish-yellow colour.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Myrmecia athertonensis Forel, 1915. . Govt of Australia . 15 March 2014 .
2. Book: Forel, A . Results of Dr. E. Mjöbergs Swedish Scientific Expeditions to Australia . 1915 . 8 .
3. Book: R.W Taylor, K Ogata . Ants of the genus Myrmecia Fabricius: a preliminary review and key to the named species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmeciinae) . Australian National Insect Collection . . 1991 . 1645 .
4. Book: Clark, John . The Formicidae of Australia (Volume 1) . Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia. Melbourne . 1951 . 42.