The Polyrhachis ammon, commonly known as the “Golden spined Ant” or “Golden tailed Ant,” is Australia’s shimmering answer to the spiny ant genus. Unlike many of its Southeast Asian cousins that live in the trees, P. ammon is a hardy, ground-dwelling species that has traded the deep jungle for the open eucalypt forests and urban gardens of Australia. They are famous for their stunning metallic abdomen, which is covered in a dense layer of fine, golden hairs that glow when they catch the sunlight.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Origin | Australia (Eastern coast from Queensland to Victoria) |
| Habitat | Open forests, woodlands, and urban gardens |
| Colony type | Monogyne (One queen per colony) |
| Queen size | 14mm – 16mm |
| Worker size | 5mm – 12mm (Polymorphic) |
| Nutrition | Sugary liquids, nectar, and small insects |
| Humidity | 50% – 70% (Nest), 40% – 70% (Outworld) |
| Temperature | 24°C – 28°C (Enjoys a warm basking spot) |
| Hibernation | None (but slows down in cooler months) |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Great for intermediate beginners) |
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