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Myrmecia pyriformis

A Bull ant at Hackett, ACT

Myrmecia pyriformis at Hackett, ACT - 10 Mar 2020
Myrmecia pyriformis at Hackett, ACT - 10 Mar 2020
Myrmecia pyriformis at Hackett, ACT - 10 Mar 2020
Myrmecia pyriformis at Hackett, ACT - 10 Mar 2020
Myrmecia pyriformis at Hackett, ACT - 10 Mar 2020
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Identification history

Myrmecia pyriformis 14 Mar 2020 JonLewis
Myrmecia pyriformis 12 Mar 2020 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of this very active ant.

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Nearby sightings

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Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Jan 2020 by TimL
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Jan 2020 by TimL
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Jan 2020 by TimL
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Jan 2020 by TimL
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2019 by TimL
Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) rotundiceps (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by PeterA
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Acton, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by TimL
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Nov 2019 by TimL
Comptosia stria (A bee fly) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Nov 2019 by Kurt
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Oct 2019 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by TimL
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Oct 2019 by TimL
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Sep 2019 by TimL
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Hackett, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 28 Aug 2019 by Christine
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psocodea 'Psocoptera' sp. (order) (Unidentified plant louse) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Aug 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 7 Jul 2019 by TimL
Iridomyrmex mayri at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Technomyrmex sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by Christine
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Jun 2019 by TimL
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 11 Jun 2019 by TimL
Myopsocidae (family) (Mouse-like Barklice) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Jun 2019 by TimL
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Hackett, ACT - 17 May 2019 by dimageau
Zoothera lunulata (Bassian Thrush) at Hackett, ACT - 17 May 2019 by dimageau
Rhytidoponera tasmaniensis at Hackett, ACT - 14 May 2019 by TimL
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 May 2019 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 May 2019 by TimL
Microtropesa sp. (genus) (Tachinid fly) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Apr 2019 by TimL
Sphaeroceridae sp. (family) (Lesser Dung Fly) at ANBG - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Acton, ACT - 15 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
zz bolete at Hackett, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by Alison Milton
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019 by TimL
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019 by TimL
Laetiporus portentosus (White Punk) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Hackett, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lagriini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified lagriine darkling beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Mar 2019 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by TimL
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by TimL
Mogulones larvatus (Paterson's curse crown weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by TimL
Cerceris sp. (genus) (Unidentified Cerceris wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by TimL
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Mar 2019 by TimL
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by TimL
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by TimL
Asiola fasciata (A robber fly) at Hackett, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by TimL
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by TimL
Orthorhinus cylindrirostris (Elephant Weevil) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by TimL
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by TimL
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Dec 2018 by TimL
Yoyetta sp. (genus) (Firetail or Ambertail Cicada) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata (Golden-Green Carpenter Bee) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Canberra Central, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Culicidae (family) (A mosquito) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Canberra Central, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Araneae (order) (Unidentified spider) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Canberra Central, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by TimL

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  • 10 Mar 2020 11:45 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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