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Golden Spiny Ant (Polyrhachis ammon) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name Polyrhachis ammon Common Name Golden Spiny Ant Size Workers: 6–10 mm | Queens: 10–12 mm Lifespan Queens ~10+ years | Workers ~1–2 years Colony Type Monogynous (Single Queen) Foraging Activity Diurnal (active during the day) Natural Habitat Coastal and dry woodland regions across northern & eastern Australia Nuptial Flights Late spring to early summer (Oct–Dec), […]

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Jumping Jack Ant (Myrmecia pilosula) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Ant Species Guide / 11/02/2025 / Leave a Comment Scientific Name Myrmecia pilosula Common Name Jumping Jack Ant (Jack Jumper) Size Workers: 10–14 mm | Queens: 14–16 mm Lifespan Queens ~10+ years | Workers ~1 year Colony Type Monogynous (Single Queen) Foraging Activity Diurnal (day-active); highly visual hunters Natural Habitat Open forests, woodlands, and grasslands across southern

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Black Household Ant (Ochetellus glaber) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name Ochetellus glaber Common Name Black Household Ant Size Workers: 2.5–3.5 mm | Queens: 6–7 mm Lifespan Queens ~5 years | Workers ~6–12 months Colony Type Polygynous (Multiple Queens) Foraging Activity Diurnal & Nocturnal Natural Habitat Urban areas, forests, and grasslands across Australia Nuptial Flight Season Spring to early summer (Oct–Dec) Hibernation None –

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Big-Headed Ant (Pheidole antipodum) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name Pheidole antipodum Common Name Big-Headed Ant Size Workers: 2–4 mm | Soldiers (majors): ~4–5 mm | Queens: 8–9 mm Lifespan Queens ~5 years | Workers ~1 year Colony Type Monogynous (Single Queen) Foraging Activity Nocturnal & Crepuscular (active at dawn & dusk) Natural Habitat Dry regions of Australia; open soil and under rocks

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Meat Ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Quick Facts Attribute Details Scientific Name Iridomyrmex purpureus Common Name Meat Ant Size Workers: 6–12mm, Queens: 14–16mm Lifespan Queens: ~5 years, Workers: ~1 year Colony Type Monogynous (Single Queen) Foraging Diurnal (Daytime Active) Habitat Open forests, woodlands, urban areas Nuptial Flights November–December (Late Spring–Early Summer) Hibernation No; reduced activity in winter Founding Type Fully Claustral

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Green-Headed Ant (Rhytidoponera metallica) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name: Rhytidoponera metallicaCommon Name: Green-Headed AntSize: Workers: 5–7 mm | Queens: 6–8 mmLifespan: Queens: Up to 2 years | Workers: ~1 yearColony Type: Gamergate-led (reproductive workers) or rarely monogynous (single queen)Foraging Activity: Diurnal (Active During the Day)Natural Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and urban areas across AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Spring (September–November)Hibernation: No true hibernation; reduced activity

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Golden-Tailed Bull Ant (Myrmecia piliventris) – Ultimate Care Guide

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This Golden-Tailed Bull Ant care guide covers everything you need to know—from housing and feeding to behaviour and seasonal dormancy.In this Golden-Tailed Bull Ant care guide, you’ll learn exactly what this species needs to thrive in captivity. Scientific Name: Myrmecia piliventrisCommon Name: Golden-Tailed Bull AntSize: Workers 10–15.5mm | Queen ~20mm | Males ~10mmLifespan: Queens ~15

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Banded Sugar Ant (Camponotus consobrinus) – The Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name: Camponotus consobrinusCommon Name: Banded Sugar AntSize: Workers 5–15mm | Queen ~17mm | Males ~10mmLifespan: Queens ~10+ years, Workers ~6 months to 1 yearColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen)Foraging Activity: NocturnalNatural Habitat: Forests, woodlands, grasslands, and suburban areas across AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Spring to early summer (September–December)Hibernation: Yes, enters dormancy during cooler months (May–August)Founding Type:

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