Ant Dinoponera grandis PARAGUAY (Pack of 3)

£14.95

Giant Forrest Ant 

Sex: Male – 25-30mm

Format: Unmounted, legs folded, requires relaxing and setting

Sold in lots of 3 specimens 

Availability: 5 in stock SKU: WB15743

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Hymenoptera, First named by Guérin-Méneville in 1838

Colour: The females are coal-black in colour, while the males are dark red.

Size: Length males 25-30mm – females 30-40+mm (excluding legs and antenna)

Comments & Applications: This is one of the world’s largest species of ant. Ants make for an unusual taxidermy project. Ideal for close up photography and much used in in framing domes, artwork, interior design and film

Format: Male. Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

Synonym: Dinoponera australis

More information: Wikipedia