Northern Sharkfinned Dolly Ant Dolichoderus scrobiculatus

This Australian ant earned its distinctive 'sharkfinned' nickname from something visually or behaviorally striking — one of those delightful quirks of entomological naming that rewards curiosity. Endemic to Australia and formally described back in 1876, this species has been part of the region's ant fauna for well over a century.

The scientific name 'scrobiculatus' hints at its textured or pitted surface, suggesting these ants have notable surface details that make them visually distinctive among Australia's remarkably diverse ant roster.