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.
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.
