★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Species: Myrmecia cf. fuscipes
Description:
Myrmecia cf. fuscipes is a large Australian bull ant closely related to Myrmecia fuscipes, recognised for its powerful build, long legs, and highly alert behaviour. The “cf.” designation indicates the species closely resembles fuscipes but has not been conclusively identified. Its active hunting behaviour and impressive appearance make it a highly desirable species for experienced keepers.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia cf. fuscipes requires experience, secure containment, and careful handling. Workers are fast-moving, visually oriented hunters capable of delivering a painful sting. Colonies develop slowly and benefit from stable conditions with minimal disturbance. Their bold behaviour and strong defensive responses make them best suited to advanced hobbyists comfortable managing large stinging ants.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: 14–18 mm
Queen Size: 20–25 mm
Humidity: Moderate (well-ventilated nest with dry outworld areas)
Housing: Test tube setup → secure, escape-proof formicarium
Substrate: Recommended; sand or naturalistic soil setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow
Ideal For:
✔ Expert keepers
✔ Behaviour-focused observation
✔ Secure display setups for stinging species
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Species: Myrmecia cf. fuscipes
Description:
Myrmecia cf. fuscipes is a large Australian bull ant closely related to Myrmecia fuscipes, recognised for its powerful build, long legs, and highly alert behaviour. The “cf.” designation indicates the species closely resembles fuscipes but has not been conclusively identified. Its active hunting behaviour and impressive appearance make it a highly desirable species for experienced keepers.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia cf. fuscipes requires experience, secure containment, and careful handling. Workers are fast-moving, visually oriented hunters capable of delivering a painful sting. Colonies develop slowly and benefit from stable conditions with minimal disturbance. Their bold behaviour and strong defensive responses make them best suited to advanced hobbyists comfortable managing large stinging ants.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: 14–18 mm
Queen Size: 20–25 mm
Humidity: Moderate (well-ventilated nest with dry outworld areas)
Housing: Test tube setup → secure, escape-proof formicarium
Substrate: Recommended; sand or naturalistic soil setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow
Ideal For:
✔ Expert keepers
✔ Behaviour-focused observation
✔ Secure display setups for stinging species
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.