Myrmecia nigrocinta

This species has a distinctive, stalk-shaped jaw and is commonly known as "the mighty black-banded bulldog ant." They also possess a sting and excellent eyesight. Another unique feature is their ability to pounce on their prey.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Myrmecia nigrocincta
- Origin = Australia
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = black head, gaster orange and black, 17-19mm
- Workers = black head, gaster orange and black, 13-15mm
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water, food jellies,
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 21-30 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-80% temperature about 24-28 degrees
- Hibernation = none
- Substrate = humus mixed with sandy loam is recommended
- Activity = nocturnal
- Behavior = very aggressive
- Development = egg to worker 3-4 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = several hundred animals