Myrmecia rubripesThis ant came out with 5 others and stood still watching us. The others rushed around toward us but when we didn't respond or go away, they retreated back down the nest. This one stood still for a very long time and let me get close for some photos while Fred kept watch on the others.
We haven't noticed this bullant before with the two colours on its abdomen. Possibly Myrmecia vindex Smith, 1858See Myrmican's comments below Myrmecia nigriscapaPhoto: Fred
Summary[edit] Description: English: Myrmecia aberrans worker, associated museum tags. Worker collected in South Australia British Museum of Natural History specimen BMNH(E)1017319 Antcat specimen CASENT0914029. Date: 30 November 1899. Source: AntWeb.org. Author: Michele Esposito.
Description: English: Inchman ("Myrmecia forficata"). Photograph by Jim Palfreyman. Date: 23 April 2007 (original upload date). Source: Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons. Transfer was stated to be made by User:Sarefo. Author: Jim77742 at English Wikipedia.
Summary[edit] Description: English: Jack jumper ant (Myrmecia pilosula) photographed in TasmaniaFrançais : Jack jumper (Myrmecia pilosula) photographiée en Tasmanie. Date: 30 October 2013, 04:57:12. Source: Own work. Author: Thouny.