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Myrmecia nigriceps

Black-headed bull ant at Aranda Bushland

Myrmecia nigriceps at Aranda Bushland - 7 Jul 2019

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Myrmecia nigriceps at Aranda Bushland - 7 Jul 2019
Myrmecia nigriceps at Aranda Bushland - 7 Jul 2019
Myrmecia nigriceps at Aranda Bushland - 7 Jul 2019
Myrmecia nigriceps at Aranda Bushland - 7 Jul 2019
Myrmecia nigriceps at Aranda Bushland - 7 Jul 2019

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I found this on my sleeve. It seemed quite aggressive.

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Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Aranda Bushland - 21 Sep 2020 by CathB
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Aranda Bushland - 13 Sep 2020 by tpreston
Lethocolea pansa at Aranda Bushland - 5 Sep 2020 by CathB
Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia (Rock fern) at Aranda Bushland - 13 Jun 2020 by Sarah2019
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Aranda Bushland - 12 May 2020 by Tammy
Antictenia punctunculus (A geometer moth) at Aranda Bushland - 31 Mar 2020 by CathB
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Aranda Bushland - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at Aranda Bushland - 11 Dec 2019 by CathB
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Aranda Bushland - 11 Dec 2019 by CathB
Lepturidea sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Aranda Bushland - 10 Nov 2019 by CathB
Philobota lysizona (A concealer moth) at Aranda Bushland - 25 Oct 2019 by CathB
Plutella xylostella (Diamondback Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 24 Oct 2019 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Groundhopper or Pygmy grasshopper) at Aranda Bushland - 18 Oct 2019 by CathB
Lexithia rufipennis (Weevil) at Aranda Bushland - 7 Oct 2019 by CathB
Melobasis propinqua (Propinqua jewel beetle) at Aranda Bushland - 7 Oct 2019 by CathB
Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Oct 2019 by CathB
Nidula sp. (A bird's nest fungus) at Aranda Bushland - 2 Aug 2019 by CathB
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 6 Jul 2019 by CathB
Symphypleona sp. (order) (Globular springtail) at Aranda Bushland - 5 Jul 2019 by CathB
Geometridae sp. (family) (Unidentified Geometer moths) at Aranda Bushland - 5 Jul 2019 by CathB
Collembola sp. (order) (Unidentified springtail) at Aranda Bushland - 4 Jul 2019 by CathB
Myrmecorhynchus emeryi (Possum Ant) at Aranda Bushland - 4 Jul 2019 by CathB
Colobostruma sp. (genus) (Fierce gremlin ant) at Aranda Bushland - 4 Jul 2019 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 27 Mar 2019 by CathB
Polyclonus atratus (A sawfly) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Mar 2019 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Mar 2019 by CathB
Platystomatidae sp. (Family) (Unidentified signal fly) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Mar 2019 by CathB
Polyclonus atratus (A sawfly) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Mar 2019 by CathB
Salpesia sp. (genus) (Salpesia Jumping Spider) at Aranda Bushland - 18 Mar 2019 by CathB
Heteropelma scaposum (Two-toned caterpillar parasite) at Aranda Bushland - 18 Mar 2019 by CathB
Clynotis severus (Jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Mar 2019 by CathB
Polyclonus atratus (A sawfly) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Mar 2019 by CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Mar 2019 by CathB
Sandalodes bipenicillatus (Double-brush jumper) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Mar 2019 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2019 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Aranda Bushland - 16 Mar 2019 by CathB
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 6 Mar 2019 by CathB
Theridiidae sp. (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Aranda Bushland - 25 Feb 2019 by CathB
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Aranda Bushland - 6 Jan 2019 by CathB
Philagra parva (Beaked spittlebug) at Aranda Bushland - 6 Mar 2018 by CathB
Salpesia sp. (genus) (Salpesia Jumping Spider) at Aranda Bushland - 26 Feb 2018 by CathB
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus (A crane fly) at Aranda Bushland - 20 Feb 2018 by CathB
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Aranda Bushland - 11 Feb 2018 by CathB
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Aranda Bushland - 6 Feb 2018 by CathB
Endotricha ignealis (A Pyralid moth) at Aranda Bushland - 8 Jan 2018 by CathB
Psychidae sp. (family) (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Aranda Bushland - 3 Jan 2018 by CathB
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Dec 2017 by CathB
Septobasidium sp. at Aranda Bushland - 22 Dec 2017 by CathB
Psychidae sp. (family) (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Dec 2017 by CathB
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Dec 2017 by CathB
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Dec 2017 by CathB
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Aranda Bushland - 22 Dec 2017 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Aranda Bushland - 23 Oct 2017 by CathB
Pinara divisa (Common Pinara) at Aranda Bushland - 1 Oct 2017 by CathB
Stylidium graminifolium (Grass Triggerplant) at Aranda Bushland - 5 Apr 2014 by AaronClausen
Ophioglossum lusitanicum (Adders Tongue) at Aranda Bushland - 29 Sep 2009 by CathB

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Location information

Species information

  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size (mm)
  • 6 Jul 2019 Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by
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