Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group

Jack jumper at Mount Clear, ACT

Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Mount Clear, ACT - 29 Sep 2024
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group at Mount Clear, ACT - 29 Sep 2024
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Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 10 Oct 2024 JonLewis
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group 10 Oct 2024 SimonPDunstan
Myrmecia sp. (genus) 10 Oct 2024 SimonPDunstan
Formicidae (family) 1 Oct 2024 JonLewis
Unidentified 29 Sep 2024 HelenCross

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4 comments

JonLewis wrote:
   1 Oct 2024
Hi Helen, I'd be putting money on these ants being Myrmecia pilosula species group, but can't see them well enough to be sure. Cheers, Jon
HelenCross wrote:
   1 Oct 2024
Sorry I didn't take any better photos but they did appear to me at the time to look like jack jumpers
JonLewis wrote:
   2 Oct 2024
Yes, that sounds right. Thanks.
SimonPDunstan wrote:
   10 Oct 2024
Jumping jack(Myrmecia) build, multiple queens and workers in the photo.

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