★★★☆☆ Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Polyrhachis phryne is a distinctive Australian spiny ant recognised for its elegant body shape and prominent thoracic spines. Their active behaviour and unusual appearance make them an excellent display species for Australian ant keepers. They are active foragers and can be fascinating to observe as the colony develops.
Best suited to keepers with some ant-keeping experience. They benefit from stable environmental conditions, good ventilation, and a consistent supply of sugars and protein.
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 23–28°C
Humidity: 50–70%
Housing: Test tube during founding, then move to a suitable formicarium once the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, bark, or a naturalistic setup.
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 5–8 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 9–11 mm
Handling: Avoid direct handling. Workers may bite when disturbed.
Ideal For: Intermediate keepers looking for a unique and attractive Australian spiny ant.
✔️ All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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: Intermediate
Polyrhachis phryne is a distinctive Australian spiny ant recognised for its elegant body shape and prominent thoracic spines. Their active behaviour and unusual appearance make them an excellent display species for Australian ant keepers. They are active foragers and can be fascinating to observe as the colony develops.
Best suited to keepers with some ant-keeping experience. They benefit from stable environmental conditions, good ventilation, and a consistent supply of sugars and protein.
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 23–28°C
Humidity: 50–70%
Housing: Test tube during founding, then move to a suitable formicarium once the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, bark, or a naturalistic setup.
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 5–8 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 9–11 mm
Handling: Avoid direct handling. Workers may bite when disturbed.
Ideal For: Intermediate keepers looking for a unique and attractive Australian spiny ant.
✔️ All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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.