Australia's notorious meat ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) carries dirt from the nest entrance. Some nests in South Australia were found to be hundreds of years old. They can contain more than one gallery. Oxley Creek, QLD.
Meat ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) pauses for a quick clean up at the nest entrance. Oxley Creek, QLD.
Rattle ant drinks honeydew from a scale insect. Oxley Creek, QLD.
