Biology:Myrmecia callima

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Myrmecia callima
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M. callima
Binomial name
Myrmecia callima
Clark, 1943

Myrmecia callima is an Australian ant which belongs to the genus Myrmecia. This species is native to Australia . Myrmecia callima is typically distributed in the more western regions of Australia.[1]

The average length for this species is around 12.5-14 millimetres long. Their head is black, antennae, thorax, node, and other features are a yellowish-red colour. Mandibles and legs are in a yellow colour.[2][3]

References

  1. "Myrmecia callima Clark, 1943". Atlas of Living Australia. Govt of Australia. http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Myrmecia+callima. Retrieved 12 March 2014. 
  2. Clark, John (1943). A revision of the genus Promyrmecia Emery (Formicidae). Victoria. pp. 144. http://gap.entclub.org/taxonomists/Clark,%20J/1943.pdf. 
  3. Taylor, R.W. (1985). Formicoidea. Australia. pp. 144. 

Wikidata ☰ Q13868657 entry