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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3 comments
30 Mar 2023
We call them jumping bullants. They are very aggressive at times. We also have one that does not have the stripes on the abdomen ... is it likely to be the same species or a different one?
30 Mar 2023
Hi Arjay, they are often called Jack Jumpers or Jumping Jacks and yes, they always seem ready to take on any intruder. The shiny stripes on the abdoment are because the abdomen (known as the gaster in ants) of this specimen is swollen, probably because it is full of nectar or honeydew from flowers or insects. When the ant disgorges the food back at the nest, the abdomen will shrink back to normal size and the lines will almost disappear. Cheers, Jon
30 Mar 2023
Brilliant. Thanks. I was a bit puzzled why some of them had the stripes (which actually are very attractive) and some didn't.
Location information
- Places Charleys Forest, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- arjay Recorded by
- 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
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Synonyms
Myrmecia sp.
Record quality
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