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Spiky Ant -

Polyrhachis mucronata - Polyrhachis ant

Description:

Black-quit big for an Ant ( at least what i think ) 2 spiny horns on the back and front. Backside was bended down. Only one to be seen. No other species around or to be found.

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4 Comments

KitchilPus
KitchilPus 3 years ago

Thanks Mr. Brian.

Brian38
Brian38 5 years ago

Your welcome Kitchil! Great pics of this ant! I just wonder how it uses those long back legs and spikes? You have a wonderful overall collection!!

KitchilPus
KitchilPus 5 years ago

Thanks for the ID Mr Brian.

Brian38
Brian38 5 years ago

This is one of the Spiny ants. Genus Polyrhachis. Possibly Polyrhachis mucronata?

KitchilPus
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KitchilPus

Dumaguete, Central Visayas, Philippines

Spotted on Dec 12, 2018
Submitted on Dec 15, 2018

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