Thursday, November 9, 2023

Polyrhachis hookeri, green metallic spiny ant from Australia

 Polyrhachis hookeri, is a green metallic iridescent spiny ant from Australia which mimics ants from the species Rhytidoponera metallica which can sting and cause pain and allergies.

It is found in the Eastern part of Australia and is uncommon.

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