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Golden-tailed Spiny Ant
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Golden-tailed Spiny Ant
Photograph copyright: ozwildlife - all rights reserved. Used with permission.
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Golden-tailed Spiny Ant
Photograph copyright: ozwildlife - all rights reserved. Used with permission.
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INSECT FACTS |
Identification
Golden-tailed Spiny Ants have a metallic sheen and the body is covered in golden hairs. They have spines on their thorax which may be used in defense against predators. Many Golden-spined Ants stay in their nest during wet or extremely hot periods.
Other Names
Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant
Size
8mm - 11mm
Habitat
Urban areas, forests and woodlands
Food
Golden-tailed Spiny Ants are omnivores. They feed on pollen, nectar and forage for other plant and animal food.
Breeding
They often nest in sand at the foot of shrubs and trees.
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Hymenoptera | | Family: | Formicidae | | Genus: | Polyrhachis | | Species: | ammon | | Common Name: | Golden-tailed Spiny Ant |
Relatives in same Genus
Dome-backed Spiny Ant (P. australis)
Spiny Ant (P. unknown species)
Spiny Ant (P. unknown species)
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