Myrmecia sp. (genus)
2 Bull ant or Jack Jumper at Kenny, ACT
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| Myrmecia sp. (genus) | NateKingsford | 17 Mar 2025 | |
| Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group | RAllen | 17 Mar 2025 |
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It seems like an epic story line. A queen ant with many amorous males. Plummeting as a ball from atop tree once critical mass achieved. Magpies (c10 ) waiting for supper falling from above. Picking tentatively at ball of jackjumpers? eating one at a time until all consumed. Then repeat.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.190397-35.193775
- Maps Goorooyarroo NR (ACT)
- Places Kenny, ACT
Sighting information
- 200 Abundance
- 13 Mar 2025 03:01 PM Recorded on
- RAllen Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- RAllen NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Featured Myrmecia sp. (genus) Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) Insects
Species information
- Myrmecia sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Bull ant or Jack Jumper Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1398.1m Recorded at altitude
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5 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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