⚠️ WARNING: This species is capable of delivering a painful sting. Handle with care. ⚠️
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Myrmecia nigrocincta is a striking Australian bull ant known for its distinctive colouration, large eyes, and active hunting behaviour. Like other Myrmecia, they rely heavily on their excellent eyesight and are fascinating to observe as they actively explore and forage around their enclosure.
Their impressive appearance and highly active nature make them an excellent display species for experienced ant keepers.
Best suited to experienced keepers. Myrmecia nigrocincta requires stable conditions, appropriate nesting space, and regular access to both sugars and protein. Their speed, activity, and defensive nature mean unnecessary handling should be avoided.
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 24–28°C
Humidity: Moderate (50–70%)
Housing: Test tube setup during founding, then move into a suitable formicarium as the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or a naturalistic setup with suitable nesting areas.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, flies, and other feeder insects.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: Approximately 10–15 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 14–18 mm
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.
⚠️ WARNING: This species is capable of delivering a painful sting. Handle with care. ⚠️
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Myrmecia nigrocincta is a striking Australian bull ant known for its distinctive colouration, large eyes, and active hunting behaviour. Like other Myrmecia, they rely heavily on their excellent eyesight and are fascinating to observe as they actively explore and forage around their enclosure.
Their impressive appearance and highly active nature make them an excellent display species for experienced ant keepers.
Best suited to experienced keepers. Myrmecia nigrocincta requires stable conditions, appropriate nesting space, and regular access to both sugars and protein. Their speed, activity, and defensive nature mean unnecessary handling should be avoided.
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 24–28°C
Humidity: Moderate (50–70%)
Housing: Test tube setup during founding, then move into a suitable formicarium as the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or a naturalistic setup with suitable nesting areas.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, flies, and other feeder insects.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: Approximately 10–15 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 14–18 mm
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.