Rattle ant (Polyrhachis australis) takes honeydew from a bug hidden in the bark of an Ironbark tree. Without the drinking straw the honeydew would simply soak into the bark. Oxley Creek, QLD.
Rattle ant (Polyrhachis sp.) grabs the nearest brood member when the nest is disturbed and waits for trouble to pass. Oxley Creek, QLD.
The notorious meat ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) is an aggressive ant said to be used by farmers for cleaning up carcasses. In fact they are omnivorous and will eat berries and seeds as well as meat. Oxley Creek, QLD.
