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Golden Spiny Ant (Polyrhachis ammon) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name: Polyrhachis ammonCommon Name: Golden Spiny AntSize: Workers: 6–10mm | Queens: 10–12mmLifespan: Queens ~10+ years, Workers ~1–2 yearsColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen)Foraging Activity: Diurnal (Active During the Day)Natural Habitat: Coastal and dry woodland regions across northern and eastern AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Late spring to early summer (October–December)Hibernation: No true hibernation; reduced activity in cooler […]

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Jumping Jack Ant (Myrmecia pilosula) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name: Myrmecia pilosulaCommon Name: Jumping Jack AntSize: Workers: 10–14mm | Queens: 14–16mmLifespan: Queens ~10+ years, Workers ~1 yearColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen)Foraging Activity: Diurnal (Active During the Day)Natural Habitat: Open forests, woodlands, and grasslands across AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Spring to early summer (October–December)Hibernation: No true hibernation; reduced activity in cooler monthsFounding Type: Semi-claustral –

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Black Household Ant (Ochetellus glaber) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name: Ochetellus glaberCommon Name: Black Household AntSize: Workers: 2.5–3.5mm | Queens: 6–7mmLifespan: Queens ~5 years, Workers ~6–12 monthsColony Type: Polygynous (Multiple Queens)Foraging Activity: Diurnal & Nocturnal (Active Day & Night)Natural Habitat: Urban areas, forests, and grasslands across AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Spring to early summer (October–December)Hibernation: No true hibernation; remains active year-roundFounding Type: Semi-claustral –

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

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Scientific Name: Pheidole antipodumCommon Name: Big-Headed AntSize: Workers: 2–4mm | Soldiers: 4–5mm | Queens: 8–9mmLifespan: Queens ~5 years, Workers ~1 yearColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen)Foraging Activity: Nocturnal and crepuscular (active at dawn & dusk)Natural Habitat: Dry regions across Australia, nesting in open soil or under rocksNuptial Flight Season: Late spring to early summer (November–December)Hibernation: No

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Meat Ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) – Ultimate Care Guide

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Scientific Name: Iridomyrmex purpureusCommon Name: Meat AntSize: Workers: 6–12mm | Queens: 14–16mmLifespan: Queens ~5 years, Workers ~1 yearColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen)Foraging Activity: Diurnal (Active During the Day)Natural Habitat: Open forests, woodlands, and urban areas across AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Late spring to early summer (November–December)Hibernation: No true hibernation; reduced activity in cooler monthsFounding Type: Fully

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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: 5–7mm | Queens: 6–8mmLifespan: Queens: Up to 2 years | Workers: ~1 yearColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen) or Gamergate (Reproductive Workers)Foraging Activity: Diurnal (Active During the Day)Natural Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and urban areas across AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Late spring to early summer (November–December)Hibernation: No true hibernation; reduced

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

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Scientific Name: Myrmecia piliventrisCommon Name: Golden-Tailed Bull AntSize: Workers 10–15.5mm | Queen ~20mm | Males ~10mmLifespan: Queens ~15 years, Workers ~1 yearColony Type: Monogynous (Single Queen)Foraging Activity: Mostly nocturnal, occasional daytime activityNatural Habitat: Forests, woodlands, and urban areas in southeastern AustraliaNuptial Flight Season: Late summer to early autumn (January–March)Hibernation: Partial dormancy during cooler months (May–August)Founding

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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 (October–December)Hibernation: Yes, enters dormancy during cooler months (May–August)Founding Type:

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