⚠️ STINGING SPECIES – HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE ⚠️
Myrmecia pilosula is capable of delivering a painful sting and may cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Species: Myrmecia pilosula
Description:
Myrmecia pilosula, commonly known as the jack jumper ant, is a fascinating Australian bull ant recognised for its dark coloration, powerful mandibles, and remarkable jumping behaviour. This iconic species is highly distinctive and makes an impressive addition to a specialised ant collection.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia pilosula is best suited to experienced ant keepers. Workers are highly alert, active hunters and display fascinating defensive and foraging behaviours. Their potent sting and energetic nature make them a challenging but rewarding species to observe.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: ~10–15 mm
Queen Size: ~14–16 mm
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Experienced ant keepers
✔ Collectors interested in Australian bull ants
✔ Observing active hunting and jumping behaviour
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.
⚠️ STINGING SPECIES – HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE ⚠️
Myrmecia pilosula is capable of delivering a painful sting and may cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Species: Myrmecia pilosula
Description:
Myrmecia pilosula, commonly known as the jack jumper ant, is a fascinating Australian bull ant recognised for its dark coloration, powerful mandibles, and remarkable jumping behaviour. This iconic species is highly distinctive and makes an impressive addition to a specialised ant collection.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia pilosula is best suited to experienced ant keepers. Workers are highly alert, active hunters and display fascinating defensive and foraging behaviours. Their potent sting and energetic nature make them a challenging but rewarding species to observe.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: ~10–15 mm
Queen Size: ~14–16 mm
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Experienced ant keepers
✔ Collectors interested in Australian bull ants
✔ Observing active hunting and jumping behaviour
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.