Myrmecia piliventris

Golden tail bull ant at Hackett, ACT

Myrmecia piliventris at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jan 2020
Myrmecia piliventris at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jan 2020
Myrmecia piliventris at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jan 2020
Myrmecia piliventris at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jan 2020
Myrmecia piliventris at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jan 2020
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Identification history

Myrmecia piliventris 22 Feb 2020 JonLewis
Myrmecia piliventris 21 Feb 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 22 Jan 2020 TimL

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User's notes

The grass stem was bent down to get the perspective shown in the final image. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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JonLewis wrote:
   22 Feb 2020
Good ID Kim. Cheers, Jon

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Nearby sightings

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Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by TimL
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Norfolius howensis (Diamond-banded Nymphid) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by TimL
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Nov 2019 by TimL
Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Nov 2019 by TimL
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by TimL
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Nov 2019 by TimL
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by PeterA
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by HelenCross
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Nov 2019 by TimL
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Oct 2019 by Tim L
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 24 Oct 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Oct 2019 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Castiarina decemmaculata (Ten-spot Jewel Beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2019 by TimL
Stenocotis sp. (genus) (A Leafhopper) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by TimL
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Oct 2019 by TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by TimL
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by TimL
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Sep 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL
Cadmus (Cadmus) gigas (Leaf beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Sep 2019 by TimL
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by TimL
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by TimL
Carabidae sp. (family) (A ground beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Sep 2019 by TimL
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by TimL
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by TimL
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Tmarus marmoreus (Marbled crab spider) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by Christine
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Plesanemma fucata (Lemon Gum Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by TimL
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by TimL
Chlenias (genus) (A looper moth) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Jul 2019 by TimL
Rosulabryum sp. (A moss) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by Christine
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Jul 2019 by Christine
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Jul 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Jul 2019 by TimL
Lymantriinae (subfamily) (Unidentified tussock moths) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Jul 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Jun 2019 by TimL
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Jun 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Hackett, ACT - 20 Jun 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Jun 2019 by TimL
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by TimL
Mallada tripunctatus (Three-spot green lacewing) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jun 2019 by TimL
Crypsiphona ocultaria (Red-lined Looper Moth) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Jun 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by TimL
Alcaeus varicornis (Acacia shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by Tim L
Dictyochrysa fulva (Green Lacewing) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by TimL
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Hackett, ACT - 5 Jun 2019 by TimL
Smicrocotis obscura (Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL
Myopsocidae (family) (Mouse-like Barklice) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2019 by TimL
Perga dorsalis (Steel-blue sawfly, spitfire) at Acton, ACT - 22 May 2019 by TimL
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Hackett, ACT - 17 May 2019 by HelenCross
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 14 May 2019 by dimageau
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 14 May 2019 by TimL
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Hackett, ACT - 14 May 2019 by RodDeb
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Hackett, ACT - 11 May 2019 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 9 May 2019 by TimL
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 7 May 2019 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 May 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 May 2019 by TimL
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 2 May 2019 by TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 2 May 2019 by TimL
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Apr 2019 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Apr 2019 by TimL
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by PeterA
Podagrionini (tribe) (Unidentified mantis parasite wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Apr 2019 by TimL

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Jan 2020 10:57 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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