Myrmecia minuscula explained
Myrmecia minuscula is an Australian ant which belongs to the genus Myrmecia. This species is native to Australia. They are distributed in the state of Queensland. They were described by Forel in 1915.[1]
Myrmecia minuscula is a large bull ant. The mandibles are sort of bright yellow, and most of the body is a darkish-red colour. The thorax is a black colour and the legs are the same colour as most of its body.[2] [3]
Notes and References
- Web site: Myrmecia minuscula Forel, 1915. . Govt of Australia . 13 March 2014 .
- Book: Forel, A . Results of Dr. E. Mjöbergs Swedish Scientific Expeditions to Australia . 1915 . 8 .
- 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. Canberra. 1991 . 1658 .