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Myrmarachne sp. Gladstone

A rattle ant mimic observed in a Gladstone garden, possibly a widespread species, living near rattle ants, Polyrachis spp. Brian Seccombe reports these specimens were on foliage near an ants nest. the female was extremely difficult to tell apart from the ants it was mimicking. The male was easier to identify due to its massive jaws. ♀ 7mm ♂ 9mm

Male, side view


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

Male, side view


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

Male, oblique view


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

Female, oblique view


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

Female, facing


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

The ant being mimicked, Polyrhachis pilosa,face on


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

The ant being mimicked, Polyrhachis pilosa, side on


Salticidae > Myrmarachninae > Myrmarachne  sp.
Photo: Brian Seccombe

 
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