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Green-head Ant, Brisbane
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Green-head Ant, Brisbane
Photograph copyright: ozwildlife - all rights reserved. Used with permission.
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GREEN-HEAD ANT FACTS |
Identification
Green-head Ants are dark coloured with a metallic sheen that varies from blue-green to purple-green. They are common in urban areas and colonise disturbed areas quickly. Although they are not aggressive, they will sting if you disturb their nest. The sting can be painful.
Other Names
Metallic Pony Ant
Size
7mm
Habitat
Very common in urban areas such as yards, gardens and parks. Usually seen on the ground or on low vegetation
Food
Green-head Ants scavenge and prey on insects and other invertebrates such as worms. Also eats sugary foods, and attends scale insects to collect the honey dew exuded from them.
Breeding
Green-head Ants nest in the soil amongst grass, under rocks or in the open
Range
species of Rhytidoponera are found throughout Australia
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Hymenoptera | | Family: | Formicidae | | Genus: | Rhytidoponera | | Species: | metallica | | Common Name: | Green-head Ant |
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