Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group
Jack jumper at Michelago, NSW
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| Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group | JonLewis | 4 Nov 2018 | |
| Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group | KimPullen | 1 Nov 2018 | |
| Myrmecia tarsata | Illilanga | 14 Oct 2018 |
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4 comments
1 Nov 2018
Unable to see the necessary detail, e.g. mandibles. Proportions and lack of sheen on gaster ('abdomen') suggest a member of the M. pilosula group, rather than M. tarsata.
1 Nov 2018
Thanks Kim. I've added some zoomed in close ups that show the mandibles and a better view of the abdomen. Worse case, I'll go back to the location and see if I can get some better photos.
2 Nov 2018
Thanks. I feel confident enough now to assign it to the pilosula group. I'll see if Jon has an opinion.
5 Nov 2018
Hi, I think Kim is right. Myrmecia tarsata has a very shiny gaster (abdomen) while the pilosula group species have a dull gaster due to having a covering of very short hairs (pubescence).
Location information
- Coordinates 149.153415-35.780452
- Altitude 759.9m
- Maps Illilanga & Baroona
- Places Michelago, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 13 Oct 2018 11:52 AM Recorded on
- Illilanga Recorded by
Collections
- Illilanga Completed Illilanga NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group Scientific name
- Jack jumper Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 3011.2m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Myrmecia sp.
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