About Myrmecia nigriscapa Roger, 1861
Myrmecia nigriscapa Roger, 1861 is an Australian ant belonging to the genus Myrmecia. This species is native to Australia. It is heavily distributed along Australia's southern coastlines, and also has some presence in inland areas of the country. The average body length of a worker Myrmecia nigriscapa is 17 to 25 millimeters. Queens are larger, with a body length of 23 to 26 millimeters, while males generally reach only 16 to 20 millimeters in length. The species' head, thorax, and node are red; its legs are yellowish-red; and its mandibles and clypeus are reddish-yellow.
