Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group

Jack jumper at Cook, ACT

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Cook, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 7 Jan 2021 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2021 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2021 CathB

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When first seen, two ants were struggling with the wasp (last image). Not sure if they were working together or fighting over it, but one subsequently gave up. Wasp reported in sighting 4365750.

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JonLewis wrote:
   7 Jan 2021
Great photos Cath! Cheers, Jon

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2021 12:41 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • Flower wasp prey Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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