Myrmecia mandibularis explained

Myrmecia mandibularis is an Australian species of Myrmecia. Average sizes for the Myrmecia mandibularis is around 15–30 millimetres. They have a similar appearance to the Myrmecia pilosula, except their mandibles are completely black while most of their abdomen is in an orange colour.^{[1] [2]}

Described in 1858, the species is mainly found in the southern regions of Australia, and most frequently seen around Perth.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Myrmecia mandibularis. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171028210411/http://www.world-of-ants.com/en/ants/australia/myrmecia-mandibularis.html. 2017-10-28. 2021-10-15.
2. Book: J. . Clark . 1951 . The Formicidae of Australia. Vol. 1. Subfamily Myrmeciinae . Melbourne . CSIRO . 151–152 .
3. Web site: Species: Myrmecia mandibularis. 2021-10-15. bie.ala.org.au. en-AU.