Velvet Ant sp.

Ephutomorpha subcristata

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A small but fast ant that moves very quickly with the abdomen pointed upwards from its body. The ant normally freezes when it feels disturbances before it quickly moves away again.

Size

This ant is about 4 to 5mm in size

Habitat

Locally can be found in the sand on the edge of the scrub

Distribution

Specimens have been sighted in Tasmania and Victoria

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Velvet Ant sp.
Scientific name: Ephutomorpha subcristata Turner, 1914
Family: Mutillidae
Category: Bug Life › Ants
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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