Acrobat ant (Crematogaster sp.) drops some debris it collected from inside the nest. These ants were excavating possibly an existing hole inside a tree that has become victim to borers. Oxley Creek, Qld.
Crematogaster worker ants line up on the edge of the nest as they throw out chunks of debris. These ants are busy inside a tree that's fallen prey to borers. Oxley Creek, Rocklea.
An extreme closeup of this beautiful ant (Rhyditoponera metallica). They range in size from 5-7mm and have a really nasty sting. Oxley Creek, Rocklea.