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The jack jumper ant (Myrmecia pilosula), also known as the jack jumper, jumping jack, hopper ant, or jumper ant, is a species of venomous ant native to Australia.Most frequently found in Tasmania and southeast mainland Australia, it is a member of the genus Myrmecia, subfamily Myrmeciinae, and was formally described and named by British entomologist Frederick Smith in 1858.
Ants of this genus are popularly known as bulldog ants, bull ants, or jack jumper ants due to their ferocity and the way they hang off their victims using their mandibles, and also due to the jumping behaviour displayed by some species. [6] Other common names include "inch ants", "sergeant ants", and "soldier ants".
Myrmecia nigrocincta, commonly known as the jumper ant or jumping jack, is an ant of the genus Myrmecia. The species was first described by Frederick Smith in 1858. Colonies of this ant are abundant in eastern Australia. [2] [3] Ants of this species are known for their ability to jump up to 10 centimetres, and they also have a powerful ...
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Jack jumper ant, Myrmecia pilosula, an Australian ant Jack jumper ant (also known as jumping jack) can also refer to several other species in the same genus: Myrmecia fulvipes; Myrmecia nigrocincta; Taxa in the Myrmecia pilosula species complex: Myrmecia banksi; Myrmecia croslandi; Myrmecia haskinsorum; Myrmecia imaii; Myrmecia impaternata ...
M. gulosa was designated as the type species of Myrmecia in 1840. [1]Myrmecia is a genus of small to large venomous ants commonly known as bulldog ants or jack jumper ants. The genus was first established by Danish zoologist Johan Christian Fabricius in 1804 and is placed in the subfamily Myrmeciinae of the family Formicidae.
Multiple queens ensure colonies have a steady output of workers. Ryan Reihart, CC BY-SAThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea In a recent study, my ...
Bulldog ants are known for being aggressive and defensive of nests, and sting and use their mandibles to fight off attackers. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 6 ] Myrmecia esuriens is closely related to M. pilosula , the venomous jack jumper ant , the sting of which is known to be deadly to humans sensitive or allergic to the venom.