★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
**This ant species is capable of stinging and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not handle.**
Species: Myrmecia comata
Description:
Myrmecia comata is a striking Australian bull ant species recognised for its robust build, strong mandibles, and alert, ground-foraging behaviour. Like other members of the genus, it possesses excellent vision and an assertive defensive response. Its impressive size and active hunting style make it a standout species in any serious collection. Queens look very much like workers with slight diferences between them.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia comata requires confidence and experience. Workers are highly active, visually oriented hunters and can deliver a painful sting if disturbed. Colonies develop slowly, rewarding patient keepers who prioritise stable environmental conditions and minimal disturbance. A secure, escape-proof setup is essential due to their strength and defensive nature.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: 12–16 mm
Queen Size: 18–22 mm
Humidity: Moderate (well-ventilated nest with controlled moisture)
Housing: Test tube setup → secure formicarium with adequate space
Substrate: Recommended; sand or soil-based naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow
Ideal For:
✔ Expert keepers
✔ Large display colonies
✔ Experienced handlers comfortable with 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
**This ant species is capable of stinging and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not handle.**
Species: Myrmecia comata
Description:
Myrmecia comata is a striking Australian bull ant species recognised for its robust build, strong mandibles, and alert, ground-foraging behaviour. Like other members of the genus, it possesses excellent vision and an assertive defensive response. Its impressive size and active hunting style make it a standout species in any serious collection. Queens look very much like workers with slight diferences between them.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia comata requires confidence and experience. Workers are highly active, visually oriented hunters and can deliver a painful sting if disturbed. Colonies develop slowly, rewarding patient keepers who prioritise stable environmental conditions and minimal disturbance. A secure, escape-proof setup is essential due to their strength and defensive nature.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: 12–16 mm
Queen Size: 18–22 mm
Humidity: Moderate (well-ventilated nest with controlled moisture)
Housing: Test tube setup → secure formicarium with adequate space
Substrate: Recommended; sand or soil-based naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow
Ideal For:
✔ Expert keepers
✔ Large display colonies
✔ Experienced handlers comfortable with 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.