Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group
Jack jumper at Charleys Forest, NSW
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| Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group | JonLewis | 30 Mar 2023 | |
| Unverified | arjay | 29 Mar 2023 |
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2 comments
30 Mar 2023
Hi Arjay, this is the first Myrmecia pilosula specimen I have seen that is brown. I had to check the specimens of this ant held at ANIC (the Australian National Insect Collection at CSIRO) to be sure what it was, and there are only a few brown specimens there, the vast majority being black. Many ants change colour (generally becoming darker) as they get older, so it may be a young ant and will turn black once its been exposed to some more time outside the nest. Very interesting. Cheers, Jon
30 Mar 2023
They are not totally uncommon here. We see them from time to time but as you say the black ones are way more prevalent. I think the brown ones might not be as aggressive either although I would have to carefully check that out next time I see any. Usually I try to avoid them.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Charleys Forest, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- Carrot flower Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- arjay Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr 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
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Myrmecia sp.
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