Myrmecia fabricii explained

Myrmecia fabricii is an Australian ant in the genus Myrmecia native to Australia, with specimens mainly found in the state of Queensland. It was described by Ogata and Taylor in 1991.^[1]

Their appearance is similar to jack jumper ants, but more of a dark brownish colour with darker jaws and darker legs.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Myrmecia fabricii Ogata & Taylor, 1991. . Govt of Australia . 12 March 2014 .
2. • Ogata, K.; Taylor, R. W. 1991. Ants of the genus Myrmecia Fabricius: a preliminary review and key to the named species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmeciinae). J. Nat. Hist. 2 25: 1623-1673 (page 1650, fig 35 worker described)