Roger's Ant

Hypoponera punctatissima

Appearance

•  Reddish brown in colour
•  Workers 2mm 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 EFK catch trays.
•  Nest locations - damp residues and debris. Crevices around drains and behind broken wall tiles.