Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant

Dolichoderus scrobiculatus · Order: Hymenoptera · Family: Formicidae

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Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant
Photo: Nigel Main, CC BY

It is found only in Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

Dolichoderus scrobiculatus belongs to the ant genus Dolichoderus.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

The ant lives in Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Its natural range is limited to Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant photo 3
Photo: Tony Eales, CC BY-SA
Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant photo 4
Photo: Jonghyun Park, CC BY
Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant photo 5
Photo: Nigel Main, CC BY
Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant photo 6
Photo: Nigel Main, CC BY

Same family (Formicidae)

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Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolichoderus_scrobiculatus

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