Roger's Ant

Hypoponera punctatissima

Appearance

• Reddish brown in colour.
• Workers 1/16" long.
• 1 large segment at the pedicel.
• 1st two segments of the abdomen are constricted.
• Sting present.

Lifecycle

• Little is known about the life cycle.

Habits

• Workers forage randomly and lay no trails as live prey are hunted, especially springtails. Rarely seen outdoors.
• Swarming characteristics — will swarm all year round. Winged adults are often found in electric fly killers.
• Nest locations — damp residues and debris. Crevices around drains and behind broken wall tiles.