Myrmecia ferruginea  Myrmecia ferruginea is an Australian ant which belongs to the genus "Myrmecia". This species is native to Australia. The "Myrmecia ferrguinea" has been notably distributed in Queensland. Being described in 1876 by Mayr, the "Myrmecia ferruginea" has a similar identity to the "M. nigriceps". The appearance of the "Myrmecia ferruginea" is mostly a reddish like colour. It was once assumed to be a colour variant of the "M. nigriceps" as well.