Scientific name: Myrmecia pilosula
It also known as Velvet Ant but more widely known as “Jack Jumper Ant”. It’s the scariest ant species on the Australian continent. They are very large and can reach 12-14 mm. They have venomous stings that contain a neurotoxin. Some have allergic reactions and their lives may be in danger when exposed to this neurotoxin. They mainly feed on small insects which they hunt by injecting venom, and they also gather honeydew. They have the best jumping ability among all the ants in the world, and their strong hind legs effectively increase the success rate of hunting.
