Myrmecia sp. (genus)

Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Acton, ACT

Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020
Myrmecia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2020
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Identification history

Myrmecia sp. (genus) 12 Feb 2020 JonLewis
Amblyopone sp. (genus) 12 Feb 2020 RodDeb

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JonLewis wrote:
   13 Feb 2020
Hi RodDeb, this ant does look a bit like Amblyopone, but I’m pretty sure it’s a small Myrmecia. Cheers, Jon
RodDeb wrote:
   13 Feb 2020
Thanks Jon

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Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 2 Nov 2023 by HelenCross
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Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2023 by AlisonMilton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Tachyspiza cirrocephala (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2023 by HelenCross
Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 4 May 2023 by RodDeb
Dicrurus bracteatus (Spangled Drongo) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2023 by rawshorty
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Dicrurus bracteatus (Spangled Drongo) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2023 by JohnHurrell
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Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2023 by AndyRussell
Rodolia sp. (genus) (A ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
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Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Phaps elegans (Brush Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by TomW
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by TomW
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton
Pachycephala olivacea (Olive Whistler) at Acton, ACT - 22 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jul 2022 by Steve_Bok
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Roger
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 May 2022 by Roger
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 17 Jan 2022 by JohnBundock
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by RodDeb
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Myzomela sanguinolenta (Scarlet Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by GirtsO
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by GirtsO
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by PeterA
Colluricincla harmonica (Grey Shrikethrush) at Acton, ACT - 9 Aug 2021 by jbromilow50
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by HelenCross
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by AlisonMilton
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by patrickcox
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Apr 2021 by Christine
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2021 by Roger
Prosayleus hopei (Weevil) at Acton, ACT - 30 Mar 2021 by DPRees125
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Acton, ACT - 11 Mar 2021 by TimL
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Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by jbromilow50
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2021 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Eutrichopidia latinus (Yellow-banded Day-moth) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Theclinesthes miskini (Wattle Blue) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Cruria donowani (Crow or Donovan's Day Moth) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by Christine
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Pristomerus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by HelenCross
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by TimL
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by TimL
Epicoma (genus) (Unidentified Prominent moth) at Acton, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by RodDeb
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by WHall
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Downer, ACT - 2 Oct 2020 by TimL
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by Tim L
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Downer, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Downer, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Acton, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 13 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by jbromilow50
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Acton, ACT - 11 Aug 2020 by RodDeb
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Acton, ACT - 31 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton

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  • smaller ants Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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