Myrmecia dichospila explained

Myrmecia dichospila is an Australian ant which belongs to the genus Myrmecia. This species is endemic to Australia and is heavily distributed in South Australia and have some presence in other several states.[1]

Description

Myrmecia dichospila is a small bull ant species. The average length is only 7-9 millimetres, but males are somewhat bigger at 11 millimetres. Mandibles are yellow, and most of the body is completely black. It has similarities to the M. pilosula.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myrmecia dichospila Clark, 1938. . Govt of Australia . 12 March 2014 .
  2. Book: Clark, John . The Formicidae of Australia (Volume 1) . Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia. Melbourne . 1951 . 198–200 .
  3. Book: Clark, John . A revision of the genus Promyrmecia Emery (Formicidae) . Victoria . 1943 . 108 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308060114/http://gap.entclub.org/taxonomists/Clark,%20J/1943.pdf . dead . 2014-03-08 .

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