Two different species of Rhytidoponera ants cross paths under a tree. Kyogle, NSW.
The extremely elusive green spiny ant (Polyrhachis hookeri) can be distinguished from the more common green-head ant (Rhytidoponera metallica) by her spines and the silver stripes running down either side of her larger gaster. Oxley Creek, Qld.
Spiny green ant. Oxley Creek, Qld.
