Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group

Jack jumper at Michelago, NSW

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018
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Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 10 Apr 2019 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 10 Apr 2019 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 8 Apr 2019 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. These ants were busy cleaning out after a rain storm. I can confirm they jump!

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JonLewis wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
Great photos again, thanks Illilanga!
Illilanga wrote:
   11 Apr 2019
Thanks Jon! Ants are very photogenic. ;) Cheers, Sandra

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Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Phyllotocus macleayi (Nectar scarab) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Rutilia (Grapholostylum) 'micans' at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Apiomorpha urnalis (A scale forming an urn shaped gall on eucalypts) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Nysius vinitor (Rutherglen bug) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Ocirrhoe unimaculata (Green Stink Bug) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Scrobiger splendidus (Clerid beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Psaltoda moerens (Redeye cicada) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2019 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Nov 2019 by Illilanga
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Nov 2019 by Illilanga
Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Nov 2019 by Illilanga
Pseudechis porphyriacus (Red-bellied Black Snake) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Nov 2019 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2019 by Illilanga
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Oct 2019 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2019 by Illilanga
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Michelago, NSW - 21 Oct 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Oct 2019 by Illilanga
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Ocyphaps lophotes (Crested Pigeon) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Sep 2019 by Illilanga
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 26 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Microeca fascinans (Jacky Winter) at Michelago, NSW - 4 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Aug 2019 by Illilanga
Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Jul 2019 by Illilanga
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Jul 2019 by Illilanga
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Oxycanus silvanus (Pale Oxycanus) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Myiagra inquieta (Restless Flycatcher) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Jun 2019 by Illilanga
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Michelago, NSW - 29 May 2019 by Illilanga
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Michelago, NSW - 12 May 2019 by Illilanga
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Michelago, NSW - 12 May 2019 by Illilanga
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 3 May 2019 by Illilanga
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 3 May 2019 by Illilanga
Oxycanus silvanus (Pale Oxycanus) at Michelago, NSW - 2 May 2019 by Illilanga
Oxycanus antipoda (Late Oxycanus) at Michelago, NSW - 2 May 2019 by Illilanga
Oxycanus silvanus (Pale Oxycanus) at Michelago, NSW - 2 May 2019 by Illilanga
Abantiades atripalpis (Bardee grub/moth, Rain Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 May 2019 by Illilanga
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Monolepta juno at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Aporocera (Aporocera) flaviventris (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Michelago, NSW - 5 Apr 2019 by Illilanga
Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia (Rock Fern) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Nyctophilus sp. (genus) (A long-eared bat) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Litoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog, Emerald Spotted Tree Frog) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Metallea sp. (genus) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Glyphipterix (genus) (A sedge moth) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Tenagogerris euphrosyne (Water Strider) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Austroagrion watsoni (Eastern Billabongfly) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 6 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Glenoleon meteoricus (Patch-wing Glenoleon) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Glenoleon meteoricus (Patch-wing Glenoleon) at Michelago, NSW - 24 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2019 by Illilanga
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Feb 2019 by Illilanga

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 22 Dec 2018 04:43 PM Recorded on
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